1878–79 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season

Heart of Midlothian
1878–79 season
Scottish Cup	4th Round
← 1877–78 1879–80 →

Season 1878–79 was the fourth season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the fourth time.

Overview

Hearts reached the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 2–1 to Helensburgh.

Hearts also reached the final of the Edinburgh FA Cup losing 2-0 to Hibs after a replay.

Results

Scottish cup

Main article: 1878–79 Scottish Cup

Scottish Cup R1	Hearts		3– 1		Edinburgh Swifts		21 September 1878

Scottish Cup R2	Hearts		1– 0		Edinburgh Thistle		19 October 1878

Scottish Cup R3	Hearts		2– 1		Arbroath		9 November 1878

Scottish Cup R4	Helensburgh		2– 1		Hearts		9 November 1878

Edinburgh FA Cup

Main article: East of Scotland Shield

Edinburgh FA Cup R1	Dunfermline		1– 5		Hearts		12 October 1878

Edinburgh FA Cup SF	Hearts		4– 0		Hanover		2 November 1878

Edinburgh FA Cup Final	Hearts		1– 1		Hibs		1 March 1879

Edinburgh FA Cup Final Replay	Hearts		0– 2		Hibs		29 March 1879

References

Statistical Record 78-79

External links

Official Club website

Heart of Midlothian F.C. seasons

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