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:
GKScotland Jock Fairbairn
RBScotland Bob McCartney
LBScotland James Mirk
RHScotland Isaac Begbie
CHScotland Davie Russell
LHScotland George Hogg
RWScotland Bob McLaren
IRScotland Davie Baird
CFScotland Willie Michael
ILScotland Alex King
LWScotland Johnny Walker
Hibernian:
GKScotland Patrick McColl
RBScotland John Robertson
LBScotland Tom McFarlane
RHScotland Bernard Breslin
CHScotland Robert Neil
LHScotland Joe Murphy
RWScotland Pat Murray
IRScotland Jack Kennedy
CFScotland Willie Groves
ILScotland William Smith
LWScotland 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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