1923–24 Scottish Cup

The 1923–24 Scottish Cup was the 46th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Airdrieonians, who defeated Hibernian 2–0 in the final.

1923–24 Scottish Cup

Tournament details
Country	Scotland
Final positions
Champions	Airdrieonians
Runners-up	Hibernian

Fourth round

Team One	Team Two	Score
Airdrieonians	Ayr United	1-1 0-0 1-0
Hearts	Falkirk	1-2
Aberdeen	St Bernards	3-0
Hibernian	Kilmarnock	2-2 1-1 2-1

Semi-finals

22 March 1924

Aberdeen	0–0	Hibernian

Dens Park, Dundee

Attendance: 19,000

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22 March 1924

Airdrieonians	2–1	Falkirk

Celtic Park, Glasgow

Attendance: 30,000

Replay

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26 March 1924

Hibernian	0–0 (a.e.t.)	Aberdeen

Dens Park, Dundee

Attendance: 14,000

Second Replay

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9 April 1924

Hibernian	1–0	Aberdeen

Dens Park, Dundee

Attendance: 12,000

Final

The 1924 Scottish Cup Final was a one sided game with Airdrie rarely in trouble. Bob Bennie at left half dictated much of the play. Airdrie's Bob McPhail said, "Hughie Gallacher caused havoc with the Hibs defenders. He and Russell were easily our best forwards." Russell scored both goals.

Match summary

19 April 1924

Airdrieonians	2–0	Hibernian
Russell 4', 37'

Ibrox Park, Glasgow

Attendance: 59,218

Referee: T. Dougray

Airdrie: GK Jock Ewart RB Alex Dick LB George McQueen RH Tom Preston CH Jock McDougall LH Bob Bennie OR James Reid IR Willie Russell CF Hughie Gallacher IL Bob McPhail OL Jimmy Somerville Manager: Willie Orr

Hibernian: GK Bill Harper RB William McGinnigle LB William Dornan RH Peter Kerr CH William Miller LH Hugh Shaw OR Harry Ritchie IR Jimmy Dunn CF Jimmy McColl IL Johnny Halligan OL John Walker Manager: Alex Maley

See also

• 1923–24 in Scottish football