1878–79 Hibernian F.C. season

Season 1878–79 was the second in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the second time.

Overview

Hibs reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 2–1 to Helensburgh.

The club began using a ground in the Powderhall area of Edinburgh during this season.^[1]

All results are written with Hibs' score first.

Date	Round	Opponent	Venue	Result	Scorers
28 September 1878	R1	Dunfermline	H	5–2
19 October 1878	R2	3rd Edinburgh RV	H	3–0	Quinn, Donnelly, Heron
16 November 1878	R3	Edinburgh University	A	5–2	Flynn (2), Rourke (3)
7 December 1878	R4	Rob Roy	H	9–0
8 March 1879	R5	Helensburgh	A	1–2	Donnelly