| Event | 1884–85 Scottish Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 21 February 1885 | ||||||
| Venue | Hampden Park, Crosshill | ||||||
| Attendance | 3,000 | ||||||
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| Date | 28 February 1885 | ||||||
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| Venue | Hampden Park, Crosshill | ||||||
| Attendance | 5,000 | ||||||
The 1885 Scottish Cup final was the 12th final of the Scottish Cup and the final of the 1884–85 Scottish Cup, the most prestigious knockout football competition in Scotland. For only the second time in the competition's history, the final was contested by two teams from outside Glasgow: Renton, who had never won the cup before, and three-time winners Vale of Leven,[1] representing neighbouring communities in Dunbartonshire (their home grounds were approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) apart).
The original match - which ended in a 0–0 draw - was played at the second Hampden Park in Crosshill (today part of Glasgow) on 21 February 1885 and was watched by a crowd of 3,000 spectators. The replay took place at the same venue on 28 February 1885 in front of 5,000 spectators. Renton won the competition for the first time after they beat Vale of Leven 3–1.[2]
This was the first Scottish Cup final to be held at the second Hampden Park.