1885–86 Scottish Cup
The 1885–86 Scottish Cup was the 13th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. Queen's Park won the competition for the eighth time after they beat defending champions Renton 3–1 in the final.
Arbroath set a world record in the first round when they defeated Bon Accord 36–0 on 12 September 1885. The score remains a record in British senior football and globally for a match that was not fixed or thrown. Coincidentally, on the same day, Dundee Harp recorded an equally one-sided victory as they beat Aberdeen Rovers 35–0.Calendar
- Two teams qualified for the second round after drawing their first round replay.
Teams
All 134 teams entered the competition in the first round.First round
Alloa Athletic, Dykehead, Pilgrims and Queen of the South Wanderers received a bye to the second round.Matches
Replays
;NotesSecond round
Cartvale, Partick Thistle, Thornhill and West Calder received a bye to the third round.Matches
Replays
Second Replays
Third Replay
Fourth Replay
;NotesThird round
Cambuslang received a bye to the fourth round.Matches
Replay
Fourth round
Port Glasgow Athletic received a bye to the fifth round.Matches
Replay
Second replay
Fifth round
Matches
Replays
Second replay
Quarter-final
Queen's Park, Renton and 3rd Lanark RV received a bye to the semi-finals.Match
Semi-finals
Matches
Final