1888 Scottish Cup final

May 2017 May 2017 1888 Scottish Cup final 1887–88 Scottish Cup Renton 6 Cambuslang 1 4 February 1888 Hampden Park Crosshill A. Kennedy 15,000 1887 1889 The 1888 Scottish Cup final played at the second Hampden Park in Crosshill (today part of Glasgow) on 4 February 1888 was won by Renton, who beat Cambuslang 6–1.Renton v Cambuslang 6-1, Scottish Football Association Renton were favourites going into the match, the Dunbartonshire club having already lifted the trophy in 1885 and finished runners-up to Queen's Park in 1886; in contrast, it was Cambuslang's first and only major final, though the Lanarkshire side had won the first edition of the Glasgow Cup a week earlier, beating Rangers.Cambuslang v Glasgow Rangers 3-1 (Glasgow Cup Final: January 28, 1888), Play Up Liverpool. Retrieved 6 July 2021 Reports from the day indicate that despite the outcome the final was very evenly fought for the most part, with Cambuslang having several chances and Renton goalkeeper John Lindsay performing strongly before his team eventually took control of the play.Scottish Cup Final Tie Renton V. Cambuslang, The Glasgow Herald, 6 February 1888Football. Association. Renton v. Cambuslang. Scottish Cup Final., The Scotsman, 6 February 1888, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club The margin of victory stood as a Scottish Cup Final record outright until being matched in 1972, but has never been surpassed. Three months later the same teams contested the final of the Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup at the same venue, Renton again winning by a 4–0 scoreline for what was their third of four successive victories in that competition.Renton v Cambuslang 4-0 (Glasgow Charity Cup Final: May 12, 1888), Play Up Liverpool. Retrieved 6 July 2021 A week after that, they became unofficial "World Champions" after challenging and defeating FA Cup holders West Bromwich Albion.A Sporting Nation Renton crowned World Champions, BBCRemember when a team from Scotland won the World Cup? The incredible story of Renton F.C, Glasgow Live, 12 November 2018Saturday's Football. Renton V. West Bromwich Albion., The Glasgow Herald, 21 May 1888 Summary 4 February 1888 Cambuslang 1 – 6 Renton H. Gourlay J. McCall McCallum McNee Hampden Park 15,000 A. Kennedy https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AGZEAAAAIBAJ&sjid=97EMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3383%2C2952325 Teams Cambuslang:GK James DunnFB William SmithFB William Semple HB McKayHB James 'White' GourlayHB Andrew JacksonFW John BuchananFW James BuchananFW James PlenderleithFW Hugh GourlayFW James GourlayRenton:GK John LindsayFB Andrew HannahFB Archie McCallHB Bob KelsoHB James KellyHB Donald McKechnieFW Neil McCallumFW Harry Campbell FW Johnny Campbell FW James McCallFW Jack McNee See also 1887–88 Scottish Cup References Scotland - Cup Results 1873/74-1877/78 and 1889/90-1995/96, RSSSF Category:Scottish Cup finals Scottish Cup Final 1888 Scottish Cup Final 1888 Category:February 1888 in the United Kingdom Final Category:1880s in Glasgow Category:Govanhill and Crosshill