The 1888âÂÂ89 Scottish Cup was the 16th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. 3rd Lanark RV beat Glasgow rivals Celtic (making their Cup début) 2âÂÂ1 in a replayed final. The original match was won 3âÂÂ0 by 3rd Lanark RV but the SFA ordered a replay due to the playing conditions.
All 166 teams entered the competition in the first round.
1st Renfrew RV received a bye to the second round.
Vale of Leven received a bye to the second round.
Broxburn received a bye to the second round.
Uddingston received a bye to the second round.
Broughty received a bye to the second round.
Glasgow University received a bye to the second round.
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Irvine received a bye to the third round.
Cambuslang Hibernian received a bye to the third round.
Glasgow University received a bye to the third round.
Armadale received a bye to the third round.
Kirkaldy Wanderers received a bye to the third round.
Dumbarton received a bye to the third round.
Dunblane received a bye to the third round.
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Methlan Park received a bye to the fourth round.
Dunfermline Athletic received a bye to the fourth round.
Oban received a bye to the fourth round.
Fair City Athletic received a bye to the fourth round.
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Campsie, Dumbarton Athletic and East Stirlingshire each received a bye to the quarter-finals.
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