1873–74 3rd Lanark RV season

3rd Lanark RV
1873–74 season
StadiumCathkin Park
Scottish CupQuarter-finals

The 1873–74 season was the first season of competitive football by 3rd Lanark RV.

Overview

As one of the eight founder members of the Scottish FA, 3rd Lanark RV took part in the inaugural Scottish Cup.[1] Subscription fees from 15 of the 16 clubs that entered the competition were used to pay for the trophy for which they compete.[2]

The team reached the quarter-finals without playing a match after first round opponents Southern withdrew. However, 3rd Lanark RV were defeated by eventual finalists Clydesdale after a second replay.[2]

During the club's early years, the team would play in red shirts and blue shorts. Their traditional white shorts weren't introduced until 1876.[3]

Results

Scottish Cup

Main article: 1873–74 Scottish Cup
Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A 		Scorers Attendance
October 1873 First round Southern Walkover
8 November 1873 Quarter-final Clydesdale A 1–1[4]
15 November 1873 Quarter-final replay Clydesdale H 0–0[5]
6 December 1873 Quarter-final second replay Clydesdale N 0–2[6]

Friendlies

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A 		Scorers Attendance
17 January 1874 Western H 1–1[7]

References

  1. ^ Potter, David; Jones, Phil H. (2016). The History of the Scottish Cup: The Story of Every Season 1873–2016. Worthing: Pitch Publishing. p. 12-13. ISBN 978-1-78531-214-4.
  2. ^ a b Scottish F.A. Cup 1873–2017: The Complete Results. Cleethorpes: Soccer Books. 2017. p. 2-3. ISBN 978-1-86223-366-9.
  3. ^ "Third Lanark – Historical Football Kits". Historicalkits.co.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Clydesdale Glasgow 1 - 1 Third Lanark, Scottish Cup (08/11/1873)". Fitbastats.com. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Third Lanark 0 - 0 Clydesdale Glasgow, Scottish Cup (16/11/1873)". Fitbastats.com. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Third Lanark 0 - 2 Clydesdale Glasgow, Scottish Cup (06/12/1873)". Fitbastats.com. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Hearts and Scottish Football Reports For Sat 17 Jan 1874 Page 01 of 05". London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 2 May 2019.