1875–76 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season

Heart of Midlothian 1875–76 football season
Heart of Midlothian
1875–76 season
Scottish CupSecond Round

Season 1875–76 was the first season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the first time.

Overview

Hearts entered the Scottish Cup for the first time reaching the second round.

Hearts received a boost by qualifying for the second round despite two no scoring draws against 3rd Edinburgh RV in the first round, as the laws of the competition at the time meant both teams qualified for the next ties. Hearts were knocked out 2–0 in the second round against Drumpellier.

Results

Friendlies

Hearts v 3rd Edinburgh RV
28 August 1875 Friendly Hearts 0–2 3rd Edinburgh RV

Hearts v Hanover
6 November 1875 Friendly Hearts 3–0 Hanover


Hearts v Hibs
25 December 1875 Friendly Hearts 1–0 Hibs
Dunfermline v Hearts
19 February 1876 Friendly Dunfermline 1–1 Hearts
Hearts v Dunfermline
11 March 1876 Friendly Hearts 1–2 Dunfermline

Hearts v Edinburgh Swifts
25 March 1876 Friendly Hearts 2–0 Edinburgh Swifts

Hearts v Edinburgh Swifts
29 April 1876 Friendly Hearts 1–0 Edinburgh Swifts
Hearts v St Andrew's
6 May 1876 Friendly Hearts 2–1 St Andrew's

Scottish Cup

Edinburgh FA Cup

See also

References

  • Statistical Record 75-76

External links

  • Official Club website
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