The 1876–77 Scottish Cup – officially the Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup – was the fourth season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. Entries to the competition again increased with a total of 81 clubs involved in the first round draw. This resulted in an earlier start to the competition than in previous seasons with the first matches played on 23 September 1876. The cup was won for the first time by Dunbartonshire club Vale of Leven who defeated Rangers 3–2 in a twice-replayed final.
Calendar
• 2 teams qualified for the second round after drawing their first round replays • 23rd Renfrew RV resigned after winning their first round match • 2 teams qualified for the fourth round after drawing their third round replays ==Teams==
Teams
All 81 teams entered the competition in the first round. ==First round==
First round
Glasgow and District } Renfrewshire district Dunbartonshire district Edinburgh district } Ayrshire district Kilmarnock received a bye to the second round. } Lanarkshire district Sources: ==Second round==
Second round
Glasgow and District Dunbartonshire district Edinburgh district } Lanarkshire district Renfrewshire district Ayrshire district Sources: ==Third round==
Third round
Rangers received a bye to the fourth round. ==Fourth round==
Semi-final
Rangers received a bye to the final. Sources: ==Final==
Final
Replay Second replay ==See also==