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Season 1878–79 was the second in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the second time.

Hibs reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, losing 2–1 to Helensburgh.

The club began using a ground in the Powderhall area of Edinburgh during this season.^[1]

All results are written with Hibs' score first.

• List of Hibernian F.C. seasons

• Results For Season 1878/1879 in All Competitions, www.ihibs.co.uk