The 1956 Scottish Cup Final in association football was played on 21 April 1956 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 71st staging of the Scottish Cup. Hearts and Celtic contested the match. The match was won 3-1 by Hearts.

Quick Facts Event, Heart of Midlothian ...
1956 Scottish Cup Final
Event1955–56 Scottish Cup
Date21 April 1956
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeBobby Davidson
Attendance132,840
1955
1957
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Final

More information Heart of Midlothian, 3 – 1 ...
Heart of Midlothian3 – 1Celtic
Crawford 20', 48'
Conn 80'
Report Haughney 55'
Close
Attendance: 132,840
Referee: Bobby Davidson (Airdrie)

Teams

HEARTS :
GKScotland Willie Duff
RBScotland Bobby Kirk
LBScotland Tam McKenzie
RHScotland Dave Mackay
CHScotland Freddie Glidden (Captain)
LHScotland John Cumming
ORScotland Alex Young
IRScotland Alfie Conn
CFScotland Willie Bauld
ILScotland Jimmy Wardhaugh
OLScotland Ian Crawford
Manager:
Scotland Tommy Walker
CELTIC:
GKScotland Dick Beattie
RBScotland Frank Meechan
LBRepublic of Ireland Sean Fallon (Captain)
RHScotland Eric Smith
CHScotland Bobby Evans
LHNorthern Ireland Bertie Peacock
ORScotland Willie Craig
IRScotland Mike Haughney
CFScotland Neil Mochan
ILScotland Willie Fernie
OLNorthern Ireland Charlie Tully
Manager:
Scotland Jimmy McGrory

See also

Played between same clubs:

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