1956 Scottish Cup Final

The 1956 Scottish Cup Final in association football was played on 21 April 1956 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 71st staging of the Scottish Cup. Hearts and Celtic contested the match. The match was won 3-1 by Hearts.

1956 Scottish Cup Final
Event1955–56 Scottish Cup
Date21 April 1956
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeBobby Davidson
Attendance132,840

Final

Heart of Midlothian3 – 1Celtic
Crawford  20', 48'
Conn  80'
Report Haughney  55'
Attendance: 132,840
Referee: Bobby Davidson (Airdrie)

Teams

HEARTS :
GK Willie Duff
RB Bobby Kirk
LB Tam McKenzie
RH Dave Mackay
CH Freddie Glidden (Captain)
LH John Cumming
OR Alex Young
IR Alfie Conn
CF Willie Bauld
IL Jimmy Wardhaugh
OL Ian Crawford
Manager:
Tommy Walker
CELTIC:
GK Dick Beattie
RB Frank Meechan
LB Sean Fallon (Captain)
RH Eric Smith
CH Bobby Evans
LH Bertie Peacock
OR Willie Craig
IR Mike Haughney
CF Neil Mochan
IL Willie Fernie
OL Charlie Tully
Manager:
Jimmy McGrory

See also

Played between same clubs:

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