Season 1881–82 was the seventh season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the seventh time.
In April 1882 Hearts lost 2-6 at home to Aston Villa.
[1] Hearts were knocked out in the first round of the Scottish Cup by St Bernard's.
[2] Later in the season they reached the second round of the Edinburgh FA Cup being beaten by rival Hibs.
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