1877–78 Scottish Cup


The 1877–78 Scottish Cup – officially the Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup – was the fifth season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. For the first time, over 100 teams took part in the competition which began with the first round on 22 September 1877. The cup was won by Vale of Leven for a second time after they defeated Glasgow club 3rd Lanark RV 1–0 in the final on 30 March 1878.
Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian were drawn to face each other in the first round in what would be the first competitive Edinburgh derby. Hibernian won 2–1 after a replay.

Calendar

The exact dates of some matches are unknown as newspaper coverage of football in the late 19th century was not as comprehensive as it would become.
All 116 teams entered the competition in the first round.

First round

Caledonian, Dunmore, Grasshoppers, and 17th Renfrew RV received a bye to the second round.

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Second round

Barrhead, Drumpellier, Renton Thistle, Stonefield and Swifts received a bye to the third round.

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Third round

Kilbirnie and St. Clement's received a bye to the fourth round.

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Fourth round

Jordanhill received a bye to the fifth round.

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Fifth round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

Vale of Leven received a bye to the final.

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Final