The 1887–88
Scottish Cup
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knockout competition.
Renton won the competition for the second time after they beat
Cambuslang
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6–1 in the final.
The result set a new record as the largest margin of victory in a Scottish Cup Final - a record that was equalled by
Celtic
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in
1972
Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using Solar time, me ...
but has never been bettered.
Calendar
Teams
All 145 teams entered the competition in the first round.
First round
Aberdeen Rovers, Glasgow University, Mauchline, Nithsdale and Southern Athletic received a bye to the second round.
Shettleston had been drawn against Carfin Shamrock, a Lanarkshire side, rather than in the Glasgow section as was required. Shettleston therefore conceded the tie, but successfully appealed to be re-instated into the second round.
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Second round
Heart of Midlothian, Kilmarnock, Lassodie, Oban, Plains and Vale of Leven Wanderers received a bye to the third round.
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Third round
Lindertis and Partick Thistle received a bye to the fourth round.
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Fourth round
Abercorn, Albion Rovers, Arbroath, Cambuslang, Carfin Shamrock, Cowlairs, Dundee Our Boys, Queen's Park, St Bernard's and Thistle received a bye to the fifth round.
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Fifth round
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Quarter-final
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Semi-finals
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Final
References
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Cup
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Scottish Cup seasons
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