The 1920–21
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,[football
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knockout competition. The Cup was won for the first time in their history by
Partick Thistle
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who defeated
Rangers
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in the final.
Thistle played 11 matches in their cup run. The defending champions
Kilmarnock
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were defeated in the second round by
Aberdeen
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.
Second round
Partick Thistle had two goalless draws with Hibernian - the first at Easter Road and the second at Firhill in front of 25,000 fans, before a single goal from MacFarlane, who played no part in the final, saw off the Hibs in the 2nd replay. The second replay on Tuesday 21 February 1921 at Parkhead, Glasgow had an attendance of over 20,000 on a wet and stormy day. MacFarlane's second half goal was a header scored from a free-kick. Shortly afterwards the centre forward had a penalty saved by Hibs goalie Harper.
Third round
Partick Thistle beat East Stirlingshire 2–0 with
Jimmy Kinloch scoring both goals.
Fourth round
Semi-finals
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Replays
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Second replays
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Final
The match was dubbed the 'Boycott Final' after the Scottish Football Association raised the admission price from one shilling to two shillings. It was also played in the midst of a miners' strike.
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Teams
See also
*1920–21 in Scottish football
The 1920–21 season was the 48th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 31st season of the Scottish Football League.
Scottish Football League
Champions: Rangers
Other honours
National
County
Non-league honours
Highlan ...
*1930 Scottish Cup Final
The 1929–30 Scottish Cup was the 52nd staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Rangers who defeated Partick Thistle in the replayed final.
Fourth round
Semi-finals
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Final
Replay
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(between same teams)
References
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Scottish Cup seasons
Cup
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