1879–80 Hibernian F.C. season

Season 1879–80 was the third in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the third time.

Overview

Hibs reached the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, losing 6–2 to Dumbarton.

Hibs defeated Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts in the third round, in a match played at Mayfield Park, in the Mayfield area of Edinburgh.

Results

All results are written with Hibs' score first.

Scottish Cup

DateRoundOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers 20 September 1879R1HanoverH5–1Cox, Donnelly (3), Lee 11 October 1879R2DunfermlineH4–0 15 November 1879R3HeartsH2–12500Byrne, Cavanagh 22 November 1879R4ParkgroveH2–2 29 November 1879R4RParkgroveA2–2 20 December 1879R5MauchlineA2–0Quinn (2) 3 January 1880QFDumbartonA2–62000Rourke (2)

See also List of Hibernian F.C. seasons

References

External links Results For Season 1879/1880 in All Competitions, www.ihibs.co.uk