 The 1999 final marked the first time the event was hosted at Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie, the home of Airdrieonians. The venue opened only a year before the final in 1998 and was officially known as Shyberry Excelsior Stadium, after its sponsor. Alloa had previously played at the stadium during the same tournament having eliminated Airdrieonians 2 – 1 away from home in the second round. Inverness travelled around 180 miles (289.7 km) to the venue whereas Alloa had to travel only around 30 miles (48.3 km).
