1875–76 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season

Season 1875–76 was the first season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the first time.

Overview

Hearts entered the Scottish Cup for the first time reaching the second round.

Hearts received a boost by qualifying for the second round despite two no scoring draws against 3rd Edinburgh RV in the first round. Hearts were knocked out 2-0 in the second round against Drumpellier.

Results

Friendlies

Friendly	Hearts		0 – 2		3rd Edinburgh RV		28 August 1875

Friendly	Hearts		3 – 0		Hanover		6 November 1875

Friendly	Hearts		1 – 0		Hibs		25 December 1875

Friendly	3rd Edinburgh RV		1 – 0		Hearts		8 January 1876

Friendly	Dunfermline		1 – 1		Hearts		19 February 1876

Friendly	Hearts		1 – 2		Dunfermline		11 March 1876

Friendly	Hearts		2 – 0		Edinburgh Swifts		25 March 1876

Friendly	Hearts		1 – 0		Edinburgh Swifts		29 April 1876

Friendly	Hearts		2 – 1		St. Andrews		6 May 1876

Scottish cup

Main article: 1875–76 Scottish Cup

Scottish Cup R1	Hearts		0 – 0		3rd Edinburgh RV		16 October 1875

Scottish Cup R1 Replay	3rd Edinburgh RV		0 – 0		Hearts		23 October 1875

Scottish Cup R2	Drumpellier		2 – 0		Hearts		13 November 1875

See also

• List of Heart of Midlothian F.C. seasons

References

• Statistical Record 75-76

External links

• Official Club website