1877–78 Hibernian F.C. season
| 1877–78 season | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | Fifth Round (vs. South Western) |
| Edinburgh FA Cup | Final (vs. Hearts) |
Season 1877–78 was the first in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the first time.
Overview[edit]
Hibs reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 3–1 to South Western. They had defeated Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts in the first round after a replay. The fourth round match against Thornliebank was highly unusual. Hibs won the first match 2–1, but the Scottish Football Association decided to consider the result a draw and ordered a replay.[1] After the replay ended in a 2–2 draw, both clubs were admitted to the fifth round of the competition.[1]
Later that season, Hibs and Hearts contested the final of the Edinburgh FA Cup.[2] Hearts eventually won the local competition after a fourth replay, with the decisive match (won 3–2 by Hearts) played over two months after the first attempt.[2] The long running saga established Hibs and Hearts as the predominant clubs in Edinburgh.[2] The Edinburgh derby, as it would become known, is the second oldest regularly played derby match, after the Nottingham derby between Notts County and Nottingham Forest.[2]
Results[edit]
All results are written with Hibs' score first.
Scottish Cup[edit]
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 1877 | R1 | Hearts | East Meadows | 0–0 | [3][4] | ||
| 6 October 1877 | R1 | Hearts | East Meadows | 2–1 | [3][5] | ||
| 20 October 1877 | R2 | Hanover | East Meadows | 1–1 | [3] | ||
| 27 October 1877 | R2 | Hanover | East Meadows | 3–0 | [3] | ||
| 10 November 1877 | R3 | Edinburgh Swifts | East Meadows | 2–0 | [3] | ||
| 1 December 1877 | R4 | Thornliebank | Pollokshaws | 2–1 | [3] | ||
| 8 December 1877 | R4 | Thornliebank | Mayfield Park, Newington | 2–2 | [3] | ||
| 29 December 1877 | R5 | South Western | Glasgow | 1–3 | [6] |
Edinburgh FA Cup[edit]
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 September 1877 | R1 | Hanover | East Meadows | 1–0 | [3] | ||
| 12 January 1878 | R2 | Thistle | Mayfield Park, Newington | 4–0 | [6] | ||
| 9 February 1878 | F | Hearts | Mayfield Park, Newington | 0–0 | [6] | ||
| 16 February 1878 | F | Hearts | Mayfield Park, Newington | 1–1 | [6] | ||
| 23 February 1878 | F | Hearts | Mayfield Park, Newington | 1–1 | [6] | ||
| 6 April 1878 | F | Hearts | Bainfield Park, Merchiston | 1–1 | [6] | ||
| 20 April 1878 | F | Hearts | Powburn, Newington | 2–3 | [6] |
Friendly matches[edit]
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 October 1877 | Thistle | East Meadows | 1–0 | [3] | ||
| 17 November 1877 | Arthurlie | Barrhead | 0–2 | [3] | ||
| 9 March 1878 | Edinburgh Swifts | Mayfield Park, Newington | 3–0 | [6] |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Scotland - Cup Results 1873/74-1877/78 and 1889/90-1995/96". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 2 May 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d "The First Great Edinburgh Derby - The Five Games for 1878 EFA Cup". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Archived from the original on 27 September 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j (Lugton 1999, p. 227)
- ^ "Sat 29 September 1877 Scottish Cup Hearts 0 Hibernian 0". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ "Sat 6 October 1877 Scottish Cup Hearts 1 Hibernian 2". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h (Lugton 1999, p. 228)
- Sources
- Lugton, Alan (1999). The Making of Hibernian. John Donald Publishers. ISBN 9780859765091.
- Mackay, John R. (1986). The Hibees. John Donald Publishers. ISBN 9780859761444.
External links[edit]
- Results For Season 1877/1878 in All Competitions, www.ihibs.co.uk