The club reaped the benefits of the bye, as it went on its best-ever Cup run, reaching the semi-finals.

However the club was overmatched against Dumbarton, conceding a goal in the second minute, turning around at half-time 5–1 in arrears, and ultimately losing 11–2.

[4] Cartvale had some consolation in the Renfrewshire Cup in the same season, as it reached the final for the only time in its history.

The game was played at Blackstoun Park in Paisley, the home ground of Abercorn, with Arthurlie as opponent.

[8] The club's colours were as follows: Cartvale played at Cartbridge Park, 5 minutes' walk from the station, and the Busby Hotel sufficed for facilities.