The preliminary rounds for the 1891–92 Scottish Cup took place between 5 September and 5 December 1891 to decide the 17 teams that would join the 15 exempt clubs in the first round. This was the first season to feature preliminary rounds following a change to the competition format from the previous 18 editions.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Teams | 167 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 147 |
| Goals scored | 976 (6.64 per match) |
A total of 167 teams entered the preliminary rounds which were open to all members of the Scottish FA.
After the completion of the four preliminary rounds which saw 976 goals scored across 147 matches, Aberdeen, Arbroath, Annbank, Ayr, Battlefield, Bathgate Rovers, Bridge of Allan, Broxburn Shamrock, Cowlairs, Dunblane, East Stirlingshire, Kilmarnock Athletic, Linthouse, Mid-Annandale, Monkcastle, St Bernard's and Thistle advanced to the first round.
Background edit
Following the creation of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) in 1873, membership swelled to 81 by 1876 and entrants to the Scottish Cup regularly exceeded 100 between 1877 and 1891. This, coupled with some heavily one-sided ties – including Arbroath's world-record 36–0 win against Bon Accord – prompted calls for a system of exemption for the leading clubs.[1] The formation of the Scottish Football League in 1890 created a sea change and allowed the leading clubs to bring forward a change to the competition format. At the SFA's annual general meeting on 12 May 1891, Mr Kennedy of Dumbarton proposed that the Scottish Cup be split into two parts; a preliminary stage and a final stage. This would see 16 clubs given an exemption from competing in the preliminary stage while the rest of the competition entrants would play-off for the 16 remaining places in the first round of the final stage. The resulting vote came down to the chairman's casting vote and he sided in favour of introducing the preliminary stages.[1][2]
Format edit
Alongside the four semi-finalists from the previous season, 12 further teams were voted to be exempt from competing in the preliminary rounds. The names of the remaining clubs were placed into lots according to their districts and drawn into pairs. The home team would be the first team drawn unless only one of the clubs in a pair had a private ground. In the event of a draw, the second team drawn would have the choice of ground for the replay. This process was repeated for the second and third preliminary rounds. All competing clubs were placed into a single lot for the fourth preliminary round.[3]
Calendar edit
| Round | Date | Ties | Clubs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Byes | Replays | |||
| First preliminary round | 5 September 1891 | 81 | 5 | 9 | 167 → 86 |
| Second preliminary round | 26 September 1891 | 40 | 6 | 7 | 86 → 48[note 1] |
| Third preliminary round | 17 October 1891 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 48 → 25 |
| Fourth preliminary round | 7 November 1891 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 25 → 17 |
Source:[3]
Teams edit
At a committee meeting on 11 June 1891, the 16 teams to be exempt from the preliminary rounds were decided. By virtue of being semi-finalists in 1890–91, Heart of Midlothian, 3rd Lanark RV, Dumbarton and Abercorn were the first to be exempt. Following a vote, Queen's Park, Rangers, Celtic, Renton, St Mirren, Vale of Leven, Clyde, Cambuslang, Dundee Our Boys, Kilmarnock, Northern and Leith Athletic were given an exemption from the preliminary rounds.[4] However, Dundee Our Boys requested to take part in the preliminary rounds. Their request was granted and their place in the first round was vacated. As a result, 17 teams would qualify through the preliminary rounds rather than 16.[5]
| Dunbartonshire, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire | East of Scotland and Fife | Forfarshire | Glasgow and Lanarkshire | Renfrewshire and Ayrshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire |
Argyll | Northern Counties | Perthshire | Selkirkshire | Southern Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First preliminary round edit
Glasgow and Lanarkshire district edit
Rutherglen received a bye to the second preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Burnbank Swifts | 5–1 | Hamilton Harp | Victoria Park, Hamilton |
| 5 September 1891 | Thistle | 6–1 | Shettleston Swifts | Beechwood Park, Glasgow |
| 5 September 1891 | Linthouse | 12–0 | Carfin Hibernian | Langlands Park, Govan |
| 5 September 1891 | Wishaw Thistle | 7–3 | Albion Rovers | Old Public Park, Wishaw |
| 5 September 1891 | Motherwell | 1–4 | Cowlairs | Dalziel Park, Motherwell |
| 5 September 1891 | Glasgow Wanderers | 1–2 | Partick Thistle | Eglinton Park, Govanhill |
| 5 September 1891 | Southern Athletic | 1–6 | Royal Albert | Moray Park, Strathbungo |
| 5 September 1891 | Hamilton Academical | 2–4 | 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers | Douglas Park, Hamilton |
| 5 September 1891 | Clydesdale | 2–2 | Whitefield | Southcroft, Rutherglen |
| Cambuslang St Bride's | w/o[note 2] | Carrington | ||
| Kelvinside Athletic | w/o[note 3] | Uddingston | ||
| Glengowan | w/o[note 4] | Summerton Athletic | ||
| Fairfield | w/o[note 5] | Whifflet Shamrock | ||
| Battlefield | w/o[note 6] | United Abstainers | ||
| Maryhill | w/o[note 7] | Airdrieonians |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 1891 | Whitefield | 7–0 | Clydesdale | Whitefield Park, Govan |
Source:[6]
Renfrewshire and Ayrshire district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Port Glasgow Athletic | 6–3 | Lanemark | Clune Park, Port Glasgow |
| 5 September 1891 | Stevenston Thistle | 5–2 | Galston | Warner Park, Stevenston |
| 5 September 1891 | Cathcart | 1–3 | Ayr Athletic | Eglinton Park, Cathcart |
| 5 September 1891 | Johnstone | 20–1 | Greenock Abstainers | Cartland Bank, Johnstone |
| 5 September 1891 | Kilbarchan | 10–0 | 10th Argyll RV | Overjohnstone Park, Kilbarchan |
| 5 September 1891 | Ayr | 12–0 | Pollockshaws | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 5 September 1891 | Bute Rangers | 3–4 | Monkcastle | Meadowcap Park, Rothesay |
| 5 September 1891 | Beith | 2–2 | Arthurlie | Knockbuckle, Beith |
| 5 September 1891 | Newmilns | 1–7 | Dykebar | West End Park, Newmilns |
| 5 September 1891 | Cronberry Eglinton | 2–4 | Hurlford | Derrens Holm, Cronberry |
| 5 September 1891 | Saltcoats Victoria | 6–3 | Lochwinnoch | Brewery Park, Saltcoats |
| 5 September 1891 | Kilbirnie | 2–2 | Morton | Milton Park, Kilbirnie |
| 5 September 1891 | Stewarton Cunninghame | 3–2 | Irvine | Standalone Park, Stewarton |
| 5 September 1891 | Annbank | 8–3 | Ayr Parkhouse | Pebble Park, Annbank |
| 5 September 1891 | Neilston | 3–6 | Kilmarnock Athletic | Holehouse Park, Neilston |
| 12 September 1891 | Dalry | 5–0 | Catrine Thistle | Blairland Park, Dalry |
| Mauchline | w/o[note 8] | Maybole |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 1891 | Arthurlie | 3–1 | Beith | Dunterlie Park, Barrhead |
| 12 September 1891 | Morton | 8–1 | Kilbirnie | Cappielow, Greenock |
Source:[6]
Dunbartonshire, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire district edit
Clackmannan received a bye to the second preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Laurieston | 2–4 | Denny | Zetland Park, Laurieston |
| 5 September 1891 | Alva | 1–0 | Stenhousemuir | Craigleith Park, Alva |
| 5 September 1891 | Camelon | 1–3 | Dalmuir Thistle | Victoria Park, Camelon |
| 5 September 1891 | Campsie | 7–3 | Kilsyth Wanderers | Alum Works Park, Lennoxtown |
| 5 September 1891 | King's Park | 5–3 | Clydebank Athletic | Forthbank Park, Stirling |
| 5 September 1891 | Gairdoch | 2–4 | Grangemouth | Gairdoch Park, Carronshore |
| 5 September 1891 | Methlan Park | 1–3 | Slamannan Rovers | Upper Woodyard Park, Dumbarton |
| 5 September 1891 | Smithstone Hibs | 6–3 | Alloa Athletic | Haugh Park, Kilsyth |
| 5 September 1891 | Vale of Bannock | 5–3 | Slamannan | Viewvale Park, Bannockburn |
| 5 September 1891 | Kilsyth Standard | 3–4 | Dunipace | Balmalloch Park, Kilsyth |
| 5 September 1891 | East Stirlingshire | 8–2 | Jamestown | Merchiston Park, Bainsford |
| 5 September 1891 | Old Kilpatrick | 0–3 | Kirkintilloch Athletic | High Lusset Park, Old Kilpatrick |
| 5 September 1891 | Bridge of Allan | 7–2 | Union | Coneyhill Park, Bridge of Allan |
| 5 September 1891 | Clydebank | 7–1 | Grasshoppers | Hamilton Park, Clydebank |
| Falkirk | w/o[note 9] | Tillicoultry | ||
| Vale of Leven Wanderers | w/o[note 10] | Duntocher Harp |
Source:[6]
East of Scotland and Fife district edit
Edinburgh University received a bye to the third preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 1–6 | Penicuik Athletic | Dundas Park, Bonnyrigg |
| 5 September 1891 | Lassodie | 0–3 | Cowdenbeath | Green Bank Park, Lassodie |
| 5 September 1891 | Kirkcaldy Wanderers | 2–3 | Polton Vale | Newtown Park, Kirkcaldy |
| 5 September 1891 | Armadale | 3–3 | Bathgate Rovers | Volunteer Park, Armadale |
| 5 September 1891 | Burntisland Thistle | 4–6 | Linlithgow Athletic | Lammerlaws Park, Burntisland |
| 5 September 1891 | Muirhouse Rovers | 1–7 | Mossend Swifts | Quality Road, Davidson's Mains |
| 5 September 1891 | Dunfermline Athletic | 4–0 | Bo'ness | East End Park, Dunfermline |
| 5 September 1891 | Broxburn | 2–1 | Raith Rovers | Albion Park, Broxburn |
| 5 September 1891 | Adventurers | 0–5 | St Bernard's | Gorgie Park, Edinburgh |
| Broxburn Shamrock | w/o[note 11] | Lochgelly United |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 1891 | Bathgate Rovers | 3–0 | Armadale | Boghead Park, Bathgate |
Source:[6]
Forfarshire district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Dundee Harp | 4–4 | Dundee Our Boys | East Dock Street, Dundee |
| 5 September 1891 | Broughty | 3–3 | Montrose | Forthill Park, Broughty Ferry |
| 5 September 1891 | Forfar Athletic | 1–3 | Dundee East End | Station Park, Forfar |
| 5 September 1891 | Arbroath | 0–1 (abandoned)[note 12] |
Brechin | Gayfield Park, Arbroath |
| 5 September 1891 | Lochee United | 3–4 | Johnstone Wanderers | South Park Road, Dundee |
| 5 September 1891 | Strathmore | 3–7 | Kirriemuir | Logie Park, Dundee |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 1891 | Dundee Our Boys | 0–2 | Dundee Harp | West Craigie Park, Dundee |
| 12 September 1891 | Montrose | 5–1 | Broughty | Links Park, Montrose |
| 19 September 1891 | Brechin | 3–9 | Arbroath | Montrose Street Park, Brechin |
Source:[6]
Perthshire district edit
Vale of Atholl received a bye to the second preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Our Boys | 0–5 | Dunblane | Loonbrae, Blairgowrie |
| 5 September 1891 | St Johnstone | 2–3 | Fair City Athletic | Recreation Grounds, Perth |
| 5 September 1891 | Vale of Ruthven | 1–6 | Coupar Angus | Auchterarder Public School Park, Auchterarder |
Source:[6]
Argyll district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Inveraray | 3–2 | Oban | Winterton, Inveraray |
| Oban Rangers | w/o[note 13] | Lochgilphead |
Source:[6]
Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Victoria United | 0–0 | Orion | Recreation Grounds, Aberdeen |
| 5 September 1891 | Stonehaven | 0–8 | Bon Accord | Urie Ground, Stonehaven |
| Aberdeen | w/o[note 14] | Caledonian |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 1891 | Orion | 5–1 | Victoria United | Central Park, Aberdeen |
Source:[6]
Northern Counties edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Clachnacuddin | 0–5 | Inverness Caledonian | Grant Street Park, Inverness |
| Fort William | w/o[note 15] | Inverness Union | ||
| Inverness Thistle | w/o[note 16] | Wick Rovers |
Source:[6]
Selkirkshire district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Vale of Gala | 3–4 | Selkirk | Mossilee, Galashiels |
Source:[6]
Southern Counties edit
Moffat received a bye to the second preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1891 | Newton Stewart | 2–2 | Annan | Minniegaff, Newton Stewart |
| 5 September 1891 | Stranraer | 2–3 | 5th Kirkcudbright RV | Westwood Park, Stranraer |
| 5 September 1891 | Mid-Annandale | 5–4 | Dumfries St John's | Livingstone Place Park, Lockerbie |
| 5 September 1891 | Queen of the South Wanderers | 14–0 | Douglas Rovers | Cresswell Park, Dumfries |
| Newton Stewart Athletic | w/o[note 17] | Rising Thistle |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annan | w/o[note 18] | Newton Stewart |
Source:[6]
Second preliminary round edit
East of Scotland, Fife, Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire district edit
Cowdenbeath received a bye to the third preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1891 | Bridge of Allan | 3–0 | Clackmannan | Coneyhill Park, Bridge of Allan |
| 26 September 1891 | Alva | 3–9 | Mossend Swifts | Craigleith Park, Alva |
| 26 September 1891 | East Stirlingshire | 3–0 (abandoned)[note 19] |
King's Park | Merchiston Park, Bainsford |
| 26 September 1891 | Kirkintilloch Athletic | 4–2 | Polton Vale | Townhead Park, Kirkintilloch |
| 26 September 1891 | Denny | 2–1 | Dunfermline Athletic | Hill Park, Denny |
| 26 September 1891 | Penicuik Athletic | 2–3 | Dalmuir Thistle | Hays Park, Penicuik |
| 26 September 1891 | Vale of Bannock | 0–7 | Clydebank | Viewvale Park, Bannockburn |
| 26 September 1891 | St Bernard's | 7–1 | Dunipace | Logie Green, Edinburgh |
| 26 September 1891 | Smithstone Hibs | 11–1 | Linlithgow Athletic | Haugh Park, Kilsyth |
| 26 September 1891 | Broxburn Shamrock | 6–4 (protested)[note 20] |
Campsie | Pyothall Road, Broxburn |
| 26 September 1891 | Grangemouth | 0–2 | Falkirk | Caledonian Park, Grangemouth |
| 26 September 1891 | Bathgate Rovers | 8–1 | Slamannan Rovers | Boghead Park, Bathgate |
| 26 September 1891 | Duntocher Harp | 4–2 | Broxburn | St Helena Park, Duntocher |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 1891 | East Stirlingshire | 7–2 | King's Park | Merchiston Park, Bainsford |
| 10 October 1891 | Broxburn Shamrock | 3–1 | Campsie | Pyothall Road, Broxburn |
Source:[6]
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Ayrshire district edit
Saltcoats Victoria received a bye to the third preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1891 | Annbank | 4–0 | Rutherglen | Pebble Park, Annbank |
| 26 September 1891 | Dalry | 9–0 | Stewarton Cunninghame | Blairland Park, Dalry |
| 26 September 1891 | Carrington | 2–8 | Burnbank Swifts | Hanover Park, Glasgow |
| 26 September 1891 | Partick Thistle | 0–3 | Hurlford | Inchview, Partick |
| 26 September 1891 | Wishaw Thistle | 5–2 | Arthurlie | Old Public Park, Wishaw |
| 26 September 1891 | Morton | 3–1 | Airdrieonians | Cappielow, Greenock |
| 26 September 1891 | Ayr | 3–3 | 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 26 September 1891 | Royal Albert | 6–6 | Cowlairs | Raploch Park, Larkhall |
| 26 September 1891 | Dykebar | 1–4 | Mauchline | Thistle Park, Paisley |
| 26 September 1891 | Johnstone | 4–7 | Thistle | Cartland Bank, Johnstone |
| 26 September 1891 | Ayr Athletic | 3–3 | Kilbarchan | Athletic Park, Ayr |
| 26 September 1891 | Stevenston Thistle | 3–3 | Kilmarnock Athletic | Warner Park, Stevenston |
| 26 September 1891 | Battlefield | 9–0 | Whitefield | Mossfield Park, Langside |
| 26 September 1891 | Port Glasgow Athletic | 4–1 | Glengowan | Clune Park, Port Glasgow |
| Kelvinside Athletic | w/o[note 21] | Monkcastle | ||
| Linthouse | w/o[note 22] | Whifflet Shamrock |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 1891 | 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1–2 | Ayr | Kelburn Park, Glasgow |
| 3 October 1891 | Cowlairs | 4–4[note 23] | Royal Albert | Springvale Park, Glasgow |
| 3 October 1891 | Kilbarchan | 4–1 | Ayr Athletic | Overjohnstone Park, Kilbarchan |
| 3 October 1891 | Kilmarnock Athletic | 2–2[note 23] | Stevenston Thistle | Holm Quarry, Kilmarnock |
Source:[6]
Forfarshire and Perthshire district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1891 | Vale of Atholl | 1–7 | Dundee East End | Recreation Park, Pitlochry |
| 26 September 1891 | Arbroath | 7–1 | Fair City Athletic | Gayfield Park, Arbroath |
| 26 September 1891 | Dundee Harp | 5–2 | Johnstone Wanderers | East Dock Street, Dundee |
| 26 September 1891 | Coupar Angus | 4–0 | Montrose | Station Park, Coupar Angus |
| 26 September 1891 | Kirriemuir | 1–8 | Dunblane | Newton Park, Kirriemuir |
Source:[6]
Argyll district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1891 | Inveraray | 4–2 | Oban Rangers | Winterton, Inveraray |
Source:[6]
Aberdeenshire district edit
Orion received a bye to the third preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1891 | Bon Accord | 2–5 | Aberdeen | Holburn Grounds, Aberdeen |
Source:[6]
Northern Counties edit
Inverness Caledonian received a bye to the third preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Thistle | w/o[note 24] | Fort William |
Source:[6]
Southern Counties and Selkirkshire district edit
Annan received a bye to the third preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1891 | Queen of the South Wanderers | 6–1 | Moffat | Cresswell Park, Dumfries |
| 26 September 1891 | Newton Stewart Athletic | 1–1 | Mid-Annandale | Holm Park, Newton Stewart |
| 5th Kirkcudbright RV | w/o[note 25] | Selkirk |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Annandale | w/o[note 26] | Newton Stewart Athletic |
Source:[6]
Third preliminary round edit
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire and Argyll district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 1891 | Saltcoats Victoria | 1–7 | Linthouse | Brewery Park, Saltcoats |
| 17 October 1891 | Monkcastle | 4–2 | Morton | Claremont Park, Kilwinning |
| 17 October 1891 | Cowlairs | 5–0 | Dalry | Springvale Park, Glasgow |
| 17 October 1891 | Ayr | 6–1 | Inveraray | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 17 October 1891 | Annbank | 2–0 | Hurlford | Pebble Park, Annbank |
| 17 October 1891 | Burnbank Swifts | 5–0 | Mauchline | Victoria Park, Hamilton |
| 17 October 1891 | Thistle | 9–1 | Kilbarchan | Beechwood Park, Glasgow |
| 17 October 1891 | Kilmarnock Athletic | 5–4 | Port Glasgow Athletic | Holm Quarry, Kilmarnock |
| 17 October 1891 | Wishaw Thistle | 3–2 | Royal Albert | Old Public Park, Wishaw |
| 17 October 1891 | Battlefield | 4–2 | Stevenston Thistle | Mossfield Park, Langside |
Source:[6]
Dunbartonshire, Fife, Stirlingshire and East of Scotland district edit
Dalmuir Thistle received a bye to the fourth preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 1891 | Cowdenbeath | 0–3 | Clydebank | North End Park, Cowdenbeath |
| 17 October 1891 | Denny | 6–1 | Edinburgh University | Hill Park, Denny |
| 17 October 1891 | Bridge of Allan | 4–2 | Duntocher Harp | Coneyhill Park, Bridge of Allan |
| 17 October 1891 | St Bernard's | 5–1 | Kirkintilloch Athletic | Logie Green, Edinburgh |
| 17 October 1891 | Bathgate Rovers | 5–5 | Falkirk | Boghead Park, Bathgate |
| 17 October 1891 | East Stirlingshire | 5–4 | Mossend Swifts | Merchiston Park, Bainsford |
| 17 October 1891 | Smithstone Hibs | 1–2 | Broxburn Shamrock | Haugh Park, Kilsyth |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October 1891 | Falkirk | 0–3 | Bathgate Rovers | Brockville Park, Falkirk |
Source:[6]
Forfarshire and Perthshire district edit
Arbroath received a bye to the fourth preliminary round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 1891 | Dundee Harp | 1–1 | Dundee East End | East Dock Street, Dundee |
| 17 October 1891 | Coupar Angus | 3–3 | Dunblane | Station Park, Coupar Angus |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October 1891 | Dundee East End | 2–0 | Dundee Harp | Carolina Port, Dundee |
| Dunblane | w/o[note 27] | Coupar Angus |
Source:[6]
Aberdeenshire district edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 1891 | Orion | 1–3 | Aberdeen | Central Park, Aberdeen |
Source:[6]
Northern Counties edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 1891 | Inverness Thistle | 2–1 | Inverness Caledonian | Kingsmills Park, Inverness |
Source:[6]
Southern Counties edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 1891 | Queen of the South Wanderers | 4–7 | 5th Kirkcudbright RV | Cresswell Park, Dumfries |
| Mid-Annandale | w/o[note 28] | Annan |
Source:[6]
Fourth preliminary round edit
Linthouse, Ayr, Bridge of Allan, East Stirlingshire, Mid-Annandale, Dunblane, Broxburn Shamrock, St Bernard's and Kilmarnock Athletic received a bye to the first round.
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 November 1891 | Aberdeen | 2–1 | Dalmuir Thistle | Chanonry Grounds, Aberdeen |
| 7 November 1891 | Arbroath | 10–0 | Denny | Gayfield Park, Arbroath |
| 7 November 1891 | Annbank | 8–2 | Wishaw Thistle | Pebble Park, Annbank |
| 7 November 1891 | Inverness Thistle | 0–1 | Battlefield | Neutral venue, Pitlochry[note 29] |
| 7 November 1891 | Bathgate Rovers | 5–1 | Clydebank | Boghead Park, Bathgate |
| 7 November 1891 | Dundee East End | 3–6 | Monkcastle | Forthbank Park, Stirling[note 30] |
| 7 November 1891 | Thistle | 5–2 | Burnbank Swifts | Beechwood Park, Glasgow |
| 7 November 1891 | Cowlairs | 9–3 (protested)[note 31] |
5th Kirkcudbright RV | Springvale Park, Glasgow |
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 December 1891 | Cowlairs | 7–3 | 5th Kirkcudbright RV | Springvale Park, Glasgow |
Source:[6]
Notes edit
- ^ No team was eliminated in two ties which resulted in drawn replays and all four teams advanced.
- ^ Cambuslang St Bride's scratched and Carrington advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Uddingston scratched and Kelvinside Athletic advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Summerton Athletic failed to appear for the tie on 5 September 1891 so Glengowan were granted a walkover to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Fairfield scratched and Whifflet Shamrock advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ United Abstainers scratched and Battlefield advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Maryhill scratched and Airdrieonians advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Maybole scratched and Mauchline advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Tillicoultry scratched and Falkirk advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Vale of Leven Wanderers scratched and Duntocher Harp advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Lochgelly United scratched and Broxburn Shamrock advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ The Arbroath vs. Brechin match was abandoned after 87 due to crowd trouble. Following a protest by Arbroath, a replay was ordered.
- ^ Lochgilphead scratched and Oban Rangers advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Caledonian scratched and Aberdeen advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Inverness Union scratched and Fort William advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Wick Rovers scratched and Inverness Thistle advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Rising Thistle scratched and Newton Stewart Athletic advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ Newton Stewart scratched and Annan advanced to the second preliminary round.
- ^ The East Stirlingshire vs. King's Park match was abandoned after 42 minutes following a blizzard.
- ^ A protest by Campsie was upheld and a replay was ordered.
- ^ Kelvinside Athletic scratched and Monkcastle advanced to the third preliminary round.
- ^ Whifflet Shamrock scratched and Linthouse advanced to the third preliminary round.
- ^ a b The four teams involved in drawn replays – Cowlairs, Royal Albert, Kilmarnock Athletic and Stevenston Thistle – advanced to the third preliminary round.
- ^ Fort William scratched and Inverness Thistle advanced to the third preliminary round.
- ^ Selkirk scratched and 5th Kirkcudbright RV advanced to the third preliminary round.
- ^ Newton Stewart Athletic scratched and Mid-Annandale advanced to the third preliminary round.
- ^ Coupar Angus scratched and Dunblane advanced to the fourth preliminary round.
- ^ Annan scratched and Mid-Annandale advanced to the fourth preliminary round.
- ^ Played at an unknown neutral venue in Pitlochry.
- ^ Match played at a neutral venue.
- ^ A protest by 5th Kirkcudbright RV was upheld and a replay was ordered.
References edit
- ^ a b Davidson, Stewart (1995). The Scottish Qualifying Cup 1895–1995. Renfrew: Stewart Davidson.
- ^ "Scottish Football Association Adjourned Annual Meeting". Dundee Courier: 4. 13 May 1891.
- ^ a b Scottish Football Association (1891). Scottish FA Annual 1891-92. Glasgow: Hay Nisbet & Co. pp. 27–28, 43. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
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