Financial obstacles had badly hindered Queen's Park's attempts to compete for the FA Cup in the previous two seasons, with only one match actually being played.

As a result, although retaining membership of the Football Association, Queen's elected not to enter for the cup on this occasion (neither would they compete in the next two seasons).

[1] Queen's Park went on to underline their position as the pre-eminent club in Scottish football by lifting the trophy.

After wins over Dumbreck, Eastern and Renton, they secured the Scottish Cup with a 2–0 victory over Clydesdale in the final.

Staged almost exactly a year on from the inaugural London clash, it established a pattern of the fixture taking place on an annual basis in the latter part of the season, with home advantage alternating.