1879

In the third round on 11th January 1879 Old Etonians beat the mysteriously named Minerva 5-2.
There then followed an epic tie with Darwen. Old Etonians needed 2 replays to overcome their Lancashire opponents, the scores being 5-5 (February 13th), 2-2 (March 8th) and 6-2 (March 15th). Strangely all three games seem to have been home ties for Etonians. 
Nottingham Forest awaited them in the semi final on 22nd March, Old Etonians winning 2-1.

1879 Final

Old Etonians met Clapham Rovers at The Oval on  29th March .

Kinnaird played in his 6th final. Alcock was the referee. The match was reportedly a poor one, Old Etonians winning 1-0. 

Old Etonians got a walkover against Barnes in the first round of the 1879-80 competition, followed by a bye in the second round.