1889–90 Scottish Cup

The 1889–90 Scottish Cup was the 17th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. Queen's Park defeated rivals Vale of Leven 2–1 in a replayed final.

Teams
All 158 teams entered the competition in the first round.

Ayrshire district
Lanemark received a bye to the second round.

Dunbartonshire district
Kirkintilloch Athletic received a bye to the second round.

East of Scotland
Edinburgh University received a bye to the second round.

Fife district
Dunfermline received a bye to the second round.

Glasgow and District
Clyde received a bye to the second round.

Stirlingshire district
Camelon received a bye to the second round.

Argyll district
Lochgilphead received a bye to the second round.

Southern Counties
Lochgilphead received a bye to the second round.

Glasgow and District

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Second round
Ayr Athletic, Champfleurie, Edinburgh University, Kilsyth Wanderers, Pollokshaws and Wishaw Thistle received a bye to the third round.

Replays
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Third round
Cowdenbeath received a bye to the fourth round.

Replays

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Replays
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Fifth round
Hibernian, Kilbirnie, Leith Athletic and 3rd Lanark RV received a bye to the quarter-finals.

Teams

 * Teams were unchanged for the replay.