1878–79 in Scottish football

The 1878–79 season was the sixth season of competitive football in Scotland. This season saw the introduction of the third regional competition with the inaugural playing of the Renfrewshire Cup.

1878–79 in Scottish football
Scottish Cup winners
Vale of Leven

Scottish Cup
Main article: 1878–79 Scottish Cup
Winner Score Runner-up
Vale of Leven 1–1[1] Rangers

County honours
Competition Winner Score Runner-up
Ayrshire Cup Kilmarnock Athletic 2–1* Kilmarnock Portland
Edinburgh FA Cup Hibernian 2–0* Hearts
Renfrewshire Cup Thornliebank 2–0 Arthurlie

* - replay
- second replay

Other honours
Competition Winner Score Runner-up
Glasgow Charity Cup Rangers 2–1 Vale of Leven

Scotland national team
Main article: Scotland national football team 1872–1914 results
Date Venue Opponents Score[2] Competition Scotland scorers
5 April 1879 Kennington Oval, London  England 4–5 Friendly Billy MacKinnon (2), John McDougall, John Smith
7 April 1879 Acton Park, Wrexham  Wales 3–0 Friendly John Smith (2), Peter Campbell
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References
  1. Rangers failed to appear for the replay and so the Cup was awarded to Vale of Leven.
  2. Scotland's score is shown first.
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