1878–79 Hibernian F.C. season

Hibernian
187879 season
Scottish Cup R5
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Season 187879 was the second in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the second time.

Overview

Hibs reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 21 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

DateRoundOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
28 September 1878R1DunfermlineH52
19 October 1878R23rd Edinburgh RVH30Quinn, Donnelly, Heron
16 November 1878R3Edinburgh UniversityA52Flynn (2), Rourke (3)
7 December 1878R4Rob RoyH90
8 March 1879R5HelensburghA12Donnelly

See also

References

  1. "5-2 Vs Dunfermline in Scottish Cup (28/09/1878)". www.ihibs.co.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2011.

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