1896 Scottish Cup Final

The 1896 Scottish Cup Final was played on 14 March 1896 at New Logie Green in Edinburgh[1] and was the final of the 23rd season of the Scottish Cup. The Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts and Hibernian contested the match. Hearts won the match 3–1, thanks to goals from Davie Baird (penalty kick), Alex King and Willie Michael.[1][2] Jo O'Neill scored a consolation goal for Hibs.[1]

1896 Scottish Cup Final
Event1895–96 Scottish Cup
Date14 March 1896
VenueNew Logie Green, Edinburgh
RefereeMr W McLeod
Attendance16,034

It is the only Scottish Cup Final to have been played outside the city of Glasgow.[1] Logie Green was then the home ground of another Edinburgh club, St Bernard's.[3]

Final

Heart of Midlothian3 – 1Hibernian
Jo O'Neill
Attendance: 16,034

Teams

Hearts:
GK Fairbairn
RB McCartney
LB Mirk
RH Begbie
CH Russell
LH Hogg
RW Mclaren
IR Baird
CF Michael
IL King
LW Walker
Hibernian:
GK McColl
RB Robertson
LB Macfarlane
RH Breslin
CH Neil
LH Murphy
RW Murray
IR Kennedy
CF Groves
IL Smith
LW O'Neill

References

  1. "Historians up for cup memorial at derby final site". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
  2. "London Hearts Match Report". Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  3. "Logie Green: the final Edinburgh didn't want". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 27 March 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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