1878–79 Hibernian F.C. season

Hibernian
1878–79 season
Scottish Cup R5

Season 1878–79 was the second in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the second time.

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Overview

Hibs reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 2–1 to Helensburgh.

The club began using a ground in the Powderhall area of Edinburgh during this season.[1]

Results

All results are written with Hibs' score first.

Scottish Cup

Date Round Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers
28 Sep 1878 R1 Dunfermline H 5–2
19 Oct 1878 R2 3rd Edinburgh RV H 3–0 Quinn, Donnelly, Heron
16 Nov 1878 R3 Edinburgh University A 5–2 Flynn (2), Rourke (3)
7 Dec 1878 R4 Rob Roy H 9–0
8 Mar 1879 R5 Helensburgh A 1–2 Donnelly

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