The 1896–97
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,[football
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knockout competition. The cup was won by
Rangers when they beat
Dumbarton
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(by then a lower division club, and playing in their last major final to date) in the final
the second Hampden Park by a 5–1 scoreline to claim the trophy for the second time.
Calendar
First round
First round replay
Second round
* Match Declared Void
Second round replay
Second round second replay
Quarter-final
Quarter-final replay
Semi-finals
Final
Teams
See also
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1896–97 in Scottish football
The 1896–97 season of Scottish football was the 24th season of competitive Association football, football in Scotland and the seventh season of the Scottish Football League.
League competitions Scottish Division One
Heart of Midlothian ...
References
External links
Season 1896-97 Rangers esults list,including Qualifying Cup The Beautiful Dribbling Game
Scottish Cup 1896/97 RSSSF
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Scottish Cup seasons
Cup
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