1879–80 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season
Heart of Midlothian 1879–80 football season
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Season 1879â80 was the fifth season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the fifth time.
| 1879â80 season | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | 3rd round |
Overview
Hearts reached the third round of the Scottish Cup losing to Edinburgh derby rivals Hibs in the third rounds, in a match played at Mayfield Park, in the Mayfield area of Edinburgh.[1] It was the third attempt at staging the match.[2][3]
Results
Scottish Cup
| 22 September 1879 Scottish Cup R1 | Hearts | Walk | Third Edinburgh RV | Powderhall |
| 18 October 1879 Scottish Cup R2 | Hearts | 4â2 | Brunswick | Powderhall |
- Game had to be replayed due to power failure.
| 20 October 1879 Scottish Cup R2 Replay | Hearts | 2â1 | Brunswick | Powderhall |
| 15 November 1879 Scottish Cup R3 | Hibs | 2â1 | Hearts | Mayfield Park |
Edinburgh FA Cup
| 4 October 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup R1 | Hearts | 13â1 | Lancefield | Powderhall |
| 22 November 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup R2 | Bathgate[5] | 1â3 | Hearts | Bathgate |
| 20 December 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup R3 | Hearts | 4â2 | Edinburgh University | Powderhall |
| 31 January 1880 Edinburgh FA Cup SF | Hearts | 2â5 | Hibs | Powderhall |