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Today in History: Renton beats Kilmarnock 2-0 in Scottish Cup debut

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC · How we work

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On 18 October 1873, Renton beat Kilmarnock 2-0 in the inaugural Scottish Cup’s opening fixture. The match launched a 16-team knockout tournament that would crown Queen’s Park as the first champions later that season. It marked the beginning of Scotland’s premier football competition.

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On 18 October 1873, Renton beat Kilmarnock 2-0 in the inaugural Scottish Cup’s opening fixture. The match launched a 16-team knockout tournament that would crown Queen’s Park as the first champions later that season. It marked the beginning of Scotland’s premier football competition.