[2] The club joined the Scottish Football Association in August 1884,[3] and from 1885 was simply called Crieff.

[4] Crieff first entered the Scottish Cup in 1884–85, losing 8–0 to Dunblane in the first round.

[5] It entered the Cup every year until 1890–91, after which the Scottish FA introduced qualifying rounds.

It won two ties, both by big scores - 7–1 at Caledonian Rangers of Perth in 1887–88[6] and 10–2 at home to Vale of Athole in 1888–89.

The club lost at that stage 10–1 (plus one disputed) at home to Coupar Angus,[10] Lawson scoring seven goals for the visitors.