The 1953 Scottish Cup Final was played on 25 April 1953 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 68th staging of the Scottish Cup. Aberdeen and Rangers contested the match. The match was drawn 1–1 and was replayed four days later. In the rematch Rangers won 1–0 through a Billy Simpson goal in the 42nd minute.
The victory was Rangers' 14th Scottish Cup win.
Final
Teams RANGERS: GK George NivenRB George Young (c)LB John LittleRH Ian McCollCH Duncan StannersLH Jim PrydeRW Willie WaddellIR Derek GriersonCF Willie PatonIL John PrenticeLW Johnny HubbardManager: Bill StruthABERDEEN: GK Fred MartinRB Jimmy Mitchell (c)LB Davie ShawRH Tony HarrisCH Alec YoungLH Jack AllisterRW Ian RodgerIR Harry YorstonCF Paddy BuckleyIL George HamiltonLW Jack HatherManager: Dave Halliday
Replay
Teams RANGERS: GK George NivenRB George Young (c)LB John LittleRH Ian McCollCH Willie WoodburnLH Jim PrydeRW Willie WaddellIR Derek GriersonCF Billy SimpsonIL Willie PatonLW Johnny HubbardManager: Bill StruthABERDEEN: GK Fred MartinRB Jimmy Mitchell (c)LB Davie ShawRH Tony HarrisCH Alec YoungLH Jack AllisterRW Ian RodgerIR Harry YorstonCF Paddy BuckleyIL George HamiltonLW Jack HatherManager: Dave Halliday
References
External links SFA report first match SFA report replay Video highlights (first game) from official Pathé News archive Video highlights (replay) from official Pathé News archive