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Record Rout: Inverness CT Hammers Dumbarton in Cup Match
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Inverness CT achieved a record 9-0 victory against Dumbarton in the Challenge Cup.
- Alfie Bavidge, on loan from Aberdeen, scored four goals in the first half.
- The previous club record was an 8-1 win against Annan Athletic in 1998.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle achieved a historic milestone last night, securing their largest-ever victory by thrashing Dumbarton 9-0 in the Challenge Cup. The sensational performance set a new club record for a winning margin, leaving opponents thoroughly outplayed.
Central to the dominant display was striker Alfie Bavidge, who is currently on loan from Aberdeen. Bavidge put on a remarkable scoring show in the first half, finding the net an impressive four times. By halftime, Inverness CT had already built a commanding seven-goal lead, with other goals contributed by veteran Billy McKay, who scored twice, and single strikes from Calum MacLeod, Luis Longstaff, and Ross Millen.
This emphatic 9-0 win eclipses Inverness CT's previous record victory, which was an 8-1 triumph over Annan Athletic in the Scottish Cup back in January 1998. The team's exceptional performance marks a significant achievement in the club's history and showcases their formidable attacking prowess in the competition.
