A good win was achieved in the first round against 3rd LRV, but Cambuslang were to prove too strong in the semi-final replay, after a 1-1 draw.

At the same time the club's squad was depleted by the loss four internationalists: - Robert 'Plumber' Brown and Joe Lindsay moved to local rivals Dumbarton Athletic.

In addition after returning from a short spell with Bolton Wanderers, Jock Hutcheson left the club for the final time.

Source:[14] An international trial match was played on 18 February 1888 to consider selection of teams to represent Scotland in the upcoming games in the 1888 British Home Championship.

- Geordie Dewar was selected to play in a Scottish Internationalists XI against Perthshire and Aberdeenshire on 20 and 21 April respectively.