The 1956 Scottish Cup Final in association football was played on 21 April 1956 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 71st staging of the Scottish Cup. Hearts and Celtic contested the match. The match was won 3–1 by Hearts.
Final
Teams HEARTS : GK Willie DuffRB Bobby KirkLB Tam McKenzieRH Dave MackayCH Freddie Glidden (Captain)LH John CummingOR Alex YoungIR Alfie ConnCF Willie BauldIL Jimmy WardhaughOL Ian CrawfordManager: Tommy WalkerCELTIC: GK Dick BeattieRB Frank MeechanLB Sean Fallon (Captain)RH Eric SmithCH Bobby EvansLH Bertie PeacockOR Willie CraigIR Mike HaughneyCF Neil MochanIL Willie FernieOL Charlie TullyManager: Jimmy McGrory
See also Played between same clubs: 1901 Scottish Cup Final 1907 Scottish Cup Final 2019 Scottish Cup Final 2020 Scottish Cup Final
External links SFA report Video highlights from official Pathé News archive