[3] Perhaps emboldened by this record against the smaller clubs, Jordanhill the Scottish Cup for the first time in the following season.

The club was even luckier with the fourth round draw, being the only team to receive a bye, but in the fifth round (last 12) the club's luck ran out - it was drawn away to Vale of Leven, who would go on to win the competition.

Jordanhill were "outmatched from the first", only the goalkeeping of Fleming and defensive play of Smith keeping the score down to 10.

Jordanhill continued to enter until 1882–83, its final tie in the competition being a 4–0 defeat at home to Rangers.

[11] The club had a private ground at Anniesland Park, a mile from the Botanic and Partick Car stops.