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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.
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| Scottish Cup | Second Round |
Overview edit
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 edit
Friendlies edit
| 28 August 1875 Friendly | Hearts | 0–2 | 3rd Edinburgh RV | |
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| 8 January 1876 Friendly | 3rd Edinburgh RV | 1–0 | Hearts | |
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| 19 February 1876 Friendly | Dunfermline | 1–1 | Hearts | |
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| 11 March 1876 Friendly | Hearts | 1–2 | Dunfermline | |
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| 25 March 1876 Friendly | Hearts | 2–0 | Edinburgh Swifts | |
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| 29 April 1876 Friendly | Hearts | 1–0 | Edinburgh Swifts | |
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| 6 May 1876 Friendly | Hearts | 2–1 | St Andrew's | |
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Scottish Cup edit
| 16 October 1875 Scottish Cup R1 | Hearts | 0–0 | 3rd Edinburgh RV |
| 23 October 1875 Scottish Cup R1 Replay | 3rd Edinburgh RV | 0–0 | Hearts |
| 13 November 1875 Scottish Cup R2 | Drumpellier | 2–0 | Hearts | |
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Edinburgh FA Cup edit
| 20 November 1875 Edinburgh FA Cup R1 | Hearts | 0– 1 | Edinburgh Thistle |