The Scottish Cup is the oldest football competition in the world, and it has a rich and storied history. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the Scottish Cup that you need to know:
- The Scottish Cup was first played in 1873, making it one of the oldest football competitions in the world.
- The original trophy, the Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, was made of solid silver and was so heavy that two men had to carry it.
- Rangers Football Club has won the Scottish Cup the most times, with a total of 35 victories.
- In 2013, the Scottish Cup final was held outside Scotland for the first time, at Hampden Park in London, England.
- The largest ever Scottish Cup victory was in 1885 when Arbroath beat Bon Accord 36-0.
- Queen’s Park FC was the first team to win the Scottish Cup, and they went on to win the competition a total of 10 times.
- The Scottish Cup is open to all football clubs in Scotland, from amateur to professional levels.
- The fastest goal scored in a Scottish Cup final was in 2017 when Celtic’s Callum McGregor scored after just 100 seconds.
- In 1909, the Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers had to be abandoned after a riot broke out.
- The Scottish Cup has been won by non-Scottish clubs on two occasions: Cardiff City in 1927 and English side Tottenham Hotspur in 1921.
