THE SOCCER GAZETTE · SCOTTISH CUP ROUND ONE · JANUARY 13, 1900
Kilmarnock recover two goals to force a replay
Replay update · January 20, 1900 · Played ahead. East Stirlingshire 2–0 Kilmarnock. East Stirlingshire advance. The original January 13 first-tie score and account below are preserved. Read the replay report →
C&D game used: Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation.
Rugby Park, Kilmarnock · Scottish Cup
Kilmarnock 2–2 East Stirlingshire
Replay required · date and venue not scheduled · No league points.
Kilmarnock recovered from two goals down to draw 2–2 with East Stirlingshire. Hughes scored at 28 minutes and Alexander at 31. John Johnstone replied at 45 and Robert Muir equalised at 46. The tie needs a replay; Hughes and Alexander remain match-only identities.
James Howie injured and removed; no replacement recorded. 4 cautions and 0 dismissals were recorded. The replay finished at 94 minutes. No later absence or suspension is inferred.
Cup records after this replay: Kilmarnock: 1 first tie, 0 win / 1 draw / 0 loss. No league points. East Stirlingshire: 1 first tie, 0 win / 1 draw / 0 loss. No league points.
The goals
- 28′ — Hughes scores for East Stirlingshire.
- 31′ — Alexander scores for East Stirlingshire.
- 45′ — John Johnstone scores for Kilmarnock.
- 46′ — Robert Muir scores for Kilmarnock.
The match figures
| Statistic | Kilmarnock | East Stirlingshire |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 18 | 18 |
| On target | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 8 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Cautions | 2 | 2 |
| Dismissals | 0 | 0 |
Match player observations
All 22 starters are retained. Estimated selections do not assert historical appearances. Unresolved observations have no personal-career link.
Kilmarnock
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Busby | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Brown | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Murray McPherson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Anderson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Johnstone | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Muir | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Johnstone Maitland | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Paterson Campbell | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Howie | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugh Morton | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Craig | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
East Stirlingshire
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steel Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prentice Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fish Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hastings Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hughes Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McKie Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fisher Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McFarlane Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Goalkeeper observations
| Keeper / identity scope | Saves | On target faced | Goals allowed | Clean sheet | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Craig | 8 | 10 | 2 | No | 80.0% |
| McFarlane Unresolved identity · match observation only | 7 | 9 | 2 | No | 77.8% |
Individual keeper minutes are unavailable. Own goals can make goals allowed differ from shots on target minus saves.
Injuries and discipline
- 6′ — George Anderson cautioned by the referee.
- 27′ — James Howie injured and removed; no replacement recorded.
- 49′ — Robert Brown cautioned by the referee.
- 64′ — Clark cautioned by the referee.
- 76′ — Fish cautioned by the referee.
No later absence or suspension is inferred.
Reading this replay
- Official ASN tabletop replay using Soccer Blast by PLAAY Games, with ASN 1900 adaptations. Historical January 13 scores, scorers and incidents were excluded from the playing inputs.
- Eleven club selections have Reported January 13 starting names (121 players); nine selections are Estimated from earlier references (99 players). Exact period roles and abilities remain Derived/Estimated, with statistical calibration unverified.
- All 22 starting observations are retained in each match. Unresolved names and initials stay match-only and are excluded from named careers. Existing stable IDs and earlier game logs are preserved without surname-only merges.
- Scottish Cup Round One: no league points, extra time or penalty shootout. A drawn first tie requires a separate replay. No replay date, venue, selection or later-round opponent is inferred.
- Only recorded replay incidents are described. Injuries do not establish later absences or suspensions. Individual player and goalkeeper minutes are unavailable.
- Own goals count in the team score and the defending player’s own-goal total, without creating an attacking player goal, assist or shot.
- Universal date remains January 13, 1900. Private cards, ratings and raw sessions are excluded from this public archive.