West of Scotland Cup

[2] Previously, clubs which played on public grounds were allowed membership to the Association, but the growth of the game and the need to cover guarantees required a rule change.

In late September, therefore, at the instigation of Vale of Leven Wanderers, several club representatives met at White's Temperance Hotel, with the aim of setting up an association.

[3] This new entity was called the West of Scotland Football Association for public park sides, and Daniel Browning of Woodlands F.C.

[11] The association did not survive into a third season, probably because, as more money came into the game, and players looked to have their expenses paid, it became more important for clubs to be able to charge for admission.

Although the tournament was only played twice, it was the first national competition for clubs that were not of a senior standard, and something of a forerunner to the Scottish Junior Football Association.

1878–79 West of Scotland Cup final, Partick Thistle 1–0 Marchtown, North British Daily Mail, 7 April 1879