1879–80 Hibernian F.C. season
Hibernian 1879–80 football season
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Season 1879â80 was the third in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the third time.
| 1879â80 season | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | QF |
Overview
Hibs reached the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, losing 6â2 to Dumbarton.
Hibs defeated Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts in the third round, in a match played at Mayfield Park, in the Mayfield area of Edinburgh.[1]
Results
All results are written with Hibs' score first.
Scottish Cup
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 September 1879 | R1 | Hanover | H | 5â1 | Cox, Donnelly (3), Lee | |
| 11 October 1879 | R2 | Dunfermline | H | 4â0 | ||
| 15 November 1879 | R3 | Hearts | H | 2â1 | 2500 | Byrne, Cavanagh |
| 22 November 1879 | R4 | Parkgrove | H | 2â2 | ||
| 29 November 1879 | R4R | Parkgrove | A | 2â2 | ||
| 20 December 1879 | R5 | Mauchline | A | 2â0 | Quinn (2) | |
| 3 January 1880 | QF | Dumbarton | A | 2â6 | 2000 | Rourke (2) |