1885–86 Scottish Cup

The 1885–86 Scottish Cup was the 13th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. Queen's Park won the competition for the eighth time after they beat defending champions Renton 3–1 in the final.

Arbroath set a world record in the first round when they defeated Bon Accord 36–0 on 12 September 1885. The score remains a record in British senior football and globally for a match that was not fixed or thrown. Coincidentally, on the same day, Dundee Harp recorded an equally one-sided victory as they beat Aberdeen Rovers 35–0.

Calendar

 * Two teams qualified for the second round after drawing their first round replay.

Teams
All 134 teams entered the competition in the first round.

Glasgow and Suburbs
Pilgrims received a bye to the second round.

Stirlingshire district
Alloa Athletic received a bye to the second round.

Lanarkshire district
Dykehead received a bye to the second round.

Southern Counties
Queen of the South Wanderers received a bye to the second round.

Northern Counties

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Glasgow and Suburbs
Partick Thistle received a bye to the third round.

Renfrewshire district
Cartvale received a bye to the third round.

Edinburghshire district
West Calder received a bye to the third round.

Southern Counties
Thornhill received a bye to the third round.

Ayrshire district

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Lanarkshire and Edinburghshire district
Cambuslang received a bye to the fourth round.

Renfrewshire and Ayrshire district
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Fourth round
Port Glasgow Athletic received a bye to the fifth round.

Second replay

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Second replay
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Quarter-finals
Queen's Park, Renton and 3rd Lanark RV received a bye to the semi-finals.

Match
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Matches
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