| 1879–80 season | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | 3rd round |
Season1879–80 was the fifth season in whichHeart of Midlothian competed at aScottish national level, entering theScottish Cup for the fifth time.
Hearts reached the third round of theScottish Cup losing toEdinburgh derby rivalsHibs in the third rounds, in a match played atMayfield Park, in theMayfield area ofEdinburgh.[1] It was the third attempt at staging the match.[2][3]
| 18 October 1879Scottish Cup R2 | Hearts | 4–2 | Brunswick | Powderhall |
| 20 October 1879Scottish Cup R2 Replay | Hearts | 2–1 | Brunswick | Powderhall |
| 15 November 1879Scottish Cup R3 | Hibs | 2–1 | Hearts | Mayfield Park |
| 4 October 1879Edinburgh FA Cup R1 | Hearts | 13–1 | Lancefield | Powderhall |
| 20 December 1879Edinburgh FA Cup R3 | Hearts | 4–2 | Edinburgh University | Powderhall |
| 31 January 1880Edinburgh FA Cup SF | Hearts | 2–5 | Hibs | Powderhall |