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
1895
1897

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

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

Teams

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d "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. ^ a b 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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