The 1897–98
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,[football
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knockout competition. The cup was won by holders
Rangers when they beat first-time finalists
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock ( ; ; , ), meaning "the church of Mernóc", is a town and former burgh in East Ayrshire situated in southwest Scotland. The town has served as the administrative centre of East Ayrshire Council since 1996 and is the region's main ...
2–0 in the final at
the second Hampden Park for a third victory in the competition.
[Saturday's Football. Scottish Cup–Final Tie]
The Glasgow Herald, 28 March 1898, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club This was the first time the trophy had been retained since
Queen's Park did so in
1882
Events January
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Calendar
First round
First round replay
Second round
Quarter-final
Semi-finals
Semi-finals replay
Semi-finals second replay
Final
Teams
See also
*
1897–98 in Scottish football
References
External links
Season 1897-98 Rangers esults list, including Qualifying Cup The Beautiful Dribbling Game
Scottish Cup 1897/98 RSSSF
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Scottish Cup seasons
Cup
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