1878–79 Hibernian F.C. season

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

Hibernian
1878–79 season
Scottish CupR5

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

DateRoundOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
28 September 1878R1DunfermlineH5–2
19 October 1878R23rd Edinburgh RVH3–0Quinn, Donnelly, Heron
16 November 1878R3Edinburgh UniversityA5–2Flynn (2), Rourke (3)
7 December 1878R4Rob RoyH9–0
8 March 1879R5HelensburghA1–2Donnelly

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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