The 1877âÂÂ78 Scottish Cup â officially the Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup â was the fifth season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. For the first time, over 100 teams took part in the competition which began with the first round on 22 September 1877. The cup was won by Vale of Leven for a second time after they defeated Glasgow club 3rd Lanark RV 1âÂÂ0 in the final on 30 March 1878.
Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian were drawn to face each other in the first round in what would be the first competitive Edinburgh derby. Hibernian won 2âÂÂ1 after a replay.
The exact dates of some matches are unknown as newspaper coverage of football in the late 19th century was not as comprehensive as it would become.
All 116 teams entered the competition in the first round.
Caledonian received a bye to the second round.
17th Renfrew RV received a bye to the second round.
Dunmore received a bye to the second round.
Grasshoppers received a bye to the second round.
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Renton Thistle received a bye to the third round.
Barrhead received a bye to the third round.
Swifts received a bye to the third round.
Stonefield received a bye to the third round.
Drumpellier received a bye to the third round.
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Kilbirnie received a bye to the fourth round.
St. Clement's received a bye to the fourth round.
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Jordanhill received a bye to the fifth round.
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Vale of Leven received a bye to the final.
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