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big-mo
16-08-2015, 07:54 AM
Season 1878-79



For this season, Hibernians played their home games at Powderhall.

5th October, Hibernians beat Bellevue 13-0 in the first round of the EFA Cup Shield.

11th November, Hibernians played an Edinburgh Select at Powderhall under electric lights, some of the lights failed but the game carried on. Heavy snow fell during the game.

1st March, EFA Cup Shield game against Hearts ended in 1-1 draw, Hibernians supporter John Mailley was arrested and charged with assaulting the Hearts
captain and two other people, (kicking Thomas Purdie and throwing stones at the others), he was fined £1 with the alternative of 10 days in prison.

29th March, Hibernians won their first trophy, EFA Cup Shield against Hearts 2-0. Goals scored by Michael Whelahan and Tommy Lee.

Season results –
Scottish Cup 5th round