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The West of Scotland FA was formed around November 1877 to cater for ‘junior’ clubs in the Glasgow and district that through having no ground, were excluded from joining the Scottish FA. The term junior is used loosely in this context as, in 1877, there was no such division between the grades as is seen today. At the time, all clubs were theoretically of one level, it was just that those of a higher standing were regarded as senior.

In December 1877, the fledgling organization decided to hold a Cup tournament. At least two competitions were run between 1877 and 1879 before the association was wound up.

1877-78

First round

(  5 Jan 1878) Arthurlie Rovers v Wellpark

(  5 Jan 1878) Barrhead St John’s v Glenkilloch

(19 Jan 1878) Partick Thistle v Cowlairs

(                       ) Marchton v Walworth

Second round

(16 Feb 1878) Partick Thistle v Walworth

It would appear that Marchton appealed against their earlier defeat by Walworth and were re-instated.

Third round

(                        ) Partick Thistle v Huntingdon

Semi-Final

(                        ) Partick Thistle v Kerrland

Final

(                        ) Marchton

0-1

4-0

4-1

L-W

wo-scr

4-1

2-3

1878-79

First round

(                         ) Partick Thistle v Dennistoun

(23 Nov 1878)  Marchton v Barrhead Rangers

(23 Nov 1878)  Marchton v Barrhead Rangers

Second round

(                        ) Thornliebank Rainbow v Partick Thistle

Semi-Final

(    Mar 1879) Partick Thistle v Wellpark

(    Mar 1879) Partick Thistle v Wellpark

            at Queen’s Park

(                       ) Marchton

Final at Hampden Park att 400

( 5 Aprr 1879) Partick Thistle v Marchton

6-3

1-2

W-L

0-2

1-1

2-1aet

1-0