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Season 1879–80 was the third in which Hibernian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the third time.

Hibs reached the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, losing 6–2 to Dumbarton.

Hibs defeated Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts in the third round, in a match played at Mayfield Park, in the Mayfield area of Edinburgh.^[1]

All results are written with Hibs' score first.

• List of Hibernian F.C. seasons

• Results For Season 1879/1880 in All Competitions, www.ihibs.co.uk