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1927–28 Scottish Cup

The 1927–28 Scottish Cup was the 50th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Rangers who defeated Celtic 4–0 in an Old Firm final;[1] it was their first victory in the competition for 25 years – the last had been in 1903, with four defeats in finals since then.[2]

First round

All matches were played on 21 January 1928 with the exception of the Dumbarton/Hamilton Academical match which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and played four days later.

Replays

The replays were played on 25 January 1928.

Second round

The matches were played on 4 February 1928. All remaining non-league teams were knocked out.[3]

Replays

The matches were played on 8 February 1928.

Third round

The ties were drawn on 8 February 1928[4] and played on 18 February 1928.

Replays

The matches were played on 22 February 1928.[5]

Fourth round

Semi-finals

Ibrox Park, Glasgow
Attendance: 54,000
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 43,129

Final

Hampden Park, Glasgow
Attendance: 118,115

Teams

See also

References

  1. ^ The Scottish Cup. | Victory of Glasgow Rangers, The Times, 16 April 1928, via The Celtic Wiki
  2. ^ Scottish Cup Final. | A Great Victory For The Rangers, The Scotsman, 16 April 1928, via London Hearts Supporters Club
  3. ^ "Scottish Cup - Ties End as Expected". Glasgow Herald. 6 February 1928. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Scottish Association - Draw For Third Round of Cup". Glasgow Herald. 9 February 1928. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  5. ^ "The Scottish Cup - Replayed Third Round Ties". Glasgow Herald. 23 February 1928. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  6. ^ Pathé Video from 1928 and the head-bandaged Celtic Star, William ‘Peter’ McGonagle, The Celtic Star, 2 July 2020