1870s Kilmarnock F.C. seasons

[3] They were involved in the first ever match in the competition when they took on Renton at the neutral Hampden Park in Crosshill on 18 October 1873.

The now traditional blue and white vertical stripes weren't introduced until 1896.

They bettered their previous performance in the competition after a 4–0 win at home to Vale of Leven Rovers in the first round.

They equalled their previous best performance in the competition after an 8–0 win at home to Ayr Eglinton in the first round.

They equalled their previous best performance in the Scottish Cup after a 5–1 win at home to Hurlford in the first round.

They equalled their previous best performance in the Scottish Cup after a walkover victory against Ayr Academicals in the first round.