1879–80 Hibernian F.C. season

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Hibernian
1879–80 season
Scottish CupQF

Season 1879–80 was the third in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the third time.

Overview[]

Hibs reached the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, losing 6–2 to Dumbarton.

Hibs defeated Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts in the third round, in a match played at , in the Mayfield area of Edinburgh.[1]

Results[]

All results are written with Hibs' score first.

Scottish Cup[]

Date Round Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers
20 September 1879 R1 Hanover H 5–1 Cox, Donnelly (3), Lee
11 October 1879 R2 Dunfermline H 4–0
15 November 1879 R3 Hearts H 2–1 2500 Byrne, Cavanagh
22 November 1879 R4 Parkgrove H 2–2
29 November 1879 R4R Parkgrove A 2–2
20 December 1879 R5 Mauchline A 2–0 Quinn (2)
3 January 1880 QF Dumbarton A 2–6 2000 Rourke (2)

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sat 15 November 1879". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 15 March 2011.

External links[]

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