1896 Scottish Cup Final

The 1896 Scottish Cup Final was played on 14 March 1896 at New Logie Green in Edinburgh[1] and was the final of the 23rd season of the Scottish Cup. The Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts and Hibernian contested the match. Hearts won the match 3–1, thanks to goals from Davie Baird (penalty kick), Alex King and Willie Michael.[1][2] Jo O'Neill scored a consolation goal for Hibs.[1][3]

1896 Scottish Cup Final
Event1895–96 Scottish Cup
Date14 March 1896
VenueNew Logie Green, Edinburgh
RefereeMr W McLeod
Attendance16,034

It is the only Scottish Cup Final to have been played outside the city of Glasgow.[1] Logie Green was then the home ground of another Edinburgh club, St Bernard's.[4][3]

Final

Heart of Midlothian3–1Hibernian
Jo O'Neill
Attendance: 16,034

Teams

Hearts:
GK Jock Fairbairn
RB Bob McCartney
LB James Mirk
RH Isaac Begbie
CH Davie Russell
LH George Hogg
RW Bob McLaren
IR Davie Baird
CF Willie Michael
IL Alex King
LW Johnny Walker
Hibernian:
GK Patrick McColl
RB John Robertson
LB Tom McFarlane
RH Bernard Breslin
CH Robert Neil
LH Joe Murphy
RW Pat Murray
IR Jack Kennedy
CF Willie Groves
IL William Smith
LW John O'Neill

References

  1. "Historians up for cup memorial at derby final site". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
  2. "London Hearts Match Report". Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  3. From the archive: looking back at the last Hearts v Hibs Cup Final, The Herald, 15 May 2012
  4. "Logie Green: the final Edinburgh didn't want". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 27 March 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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