1897–98 Scottish Cup

The 1897–98 Scottish Cup was the 25th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The cup was won by holders Rangers when they beat first-time finalists Kilmarnock 2–0 in the final at the second Hampden Park for a third victory in the competition.^[1] This was the first time the trophy had been retained since Queen's Park did so in 1882.

Calendar

First round

First round replay

Second round

Quarter-final

Semi-finals

Semi-finals replay

Semi-finals second replay

Final

26 March 1898^[1]

Attendance: 14,000^[2]^[3]

Teams

See also

1897–98 in Scottish football

References

^ a b Saturday's Football. | Scottish Cup–Final Tie, The Glasgow Herald, 28 March 1898, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
^ 0-2 Vs Rangers in Scottish Cup, 26/03/1898), FitbaStats Kilmarnock
^ 2-0 Vs Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup, 26/03/1898), FitbaStats Rangers

External links

Season 1897-98 Rangers [results list, including Qualifying Cup], The Beautiful Dribbling Game
Scottish Cup 1897/98, RSSSF