1878–79 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season
| 1878–79 season | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | 4th Round |
Season 1878–79 was the fourth season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the fourth time.
Overview
Hearts reached the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 2–1 to Helensburgh.
Hearts also reached the final of the Edinburgh FA Cup losing 2–0 to Hibs after a replay.
Results
Scottish cup
| 21 September 1878 Scottish Cup R1 | Hearts | 3– 1 | Edinburgh Swifts |
| 19 October 1878 Scottish Cup R2 | Hearts | 1– 0 | Edinburgh Thistle |
| 9 November 1878 Scottish Cup R3 | Hearts | 2– 1 | Arbroath |
| 9 November 1878 Scottish Cup R4 | Helensburgh | 2– 1 | Hearts |
Edinburgh FA Cup
| 12 October 1878 Edinburgh FA Cup R1 | Dunfermline | 1– 5 | Hearts |
| 2 November 1878 Edinburgh FA Cup SF | Hearts | 4– 0 | Hanover |
| 1 March 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup Final | Hearts | 1– 1 | Hibs |
| 29 March 1879 Edinburgh FA Cup Final Replay | Hearts | 0– 2 | Hibs |