1878–79 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season
| 1878–79 season | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | 4th Round |
Season 1878–79 was the fourth season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the fourth time.
Overview
[edit]Hearts reached the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 2–1 to Helensburgh.
Hearts also reached the final of the Edinburgh FA Cup losing 2–0 to Hibs after a replay.
Results
[edit]Scottish cup
[edit]| 21 September 1878 Scottish Cup R1 | Hearts | 3– 1 | Edinburgh Swifts |
| 19 October 1878 Scottish Cup R2 | Hearts | 1– 0 | Edinburgh Thistle |
| 9 November 1878 Scottish Cup R3 | Hearts | 2– 1 | Arbroath |
| 9 November 1878 Scottish Cup R4 | Helensburgh | 2– 1 | Hearts |
Edinburgh FA Cup
[edit]| 12 October 1878 Edinburgh FA Cup R1 | Dunfermline | 1– 5 | Hearts |
| 2 November 1878 Edinburgh FA Cup SF | Hearts | 4– 0 | Hanover |
| 1 March 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup Final | Hearts | 1– 1 | Hibs |
| 29 March 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup Final Replay | Hearts | 0– 2 | Hibs |