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Season 1875–76 was the first season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the first time.

Overview

Hearts entered the Scottish Cup for the first time reaching the second round.

Hearts received a boost by qualifying for the second round despite two no scoring draws against 3rd Edinburgh RV in the first round, as the laws of the competition at the time meant both teams qualified for the next ties. Hearts were knocked out 2–0 in the second round against Drumpellier.

Results

Friendlies

Hearts v 3rd Edinburgh RV

28 August 1875 Friendly	Hearts	0–2	3rd Edinburgh RV

Hearts v Hanover

6 November 1875 Friendly	Hearts	3–0	Hanover

Hearts v Hibs

25 December 1875 Friendly	Hearts	1–0	Hibs

3rd Edinburgh RV v Hearts

8 January 1876 Friendly	3rd Edinburgh RV	1–0	Hearts

Dunfermline v Hearts

19 February 1876 Friendly	Dunfermline	1–1	Hearts

Hearts v Dunfermline

11 March 1876 Friendly	Hearts	1–2	Dunfermline

Hearts v Edinburgh Swifts

25 March 1876 Friendly	Hearts	2–0	Edinburgh Swifts

Hearts v Edinburgh Swifts

29 April 1876 Friendly	Hearts	1–0	Edinburgh Swifts

Hearts v St Andrew's

6 May 1876 Friendly	Hearts	2–1	St Andrew's

Scottish Cup

Drumpellier v Hearts

13 November 1875 Scottish Cup R2	Drumpellier	2–0	Hearts

Edinburgh FA Cup

See also

• List of Heart of Midlothian F.C. seasons

References

• Statistical Record 75-76

External links

• Official Club website