Graham Charity Cup

The Graham Charity Cup was an association football competition. It was open to clubs in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland. It was a short-lived competition that lasted between 1888 and 1893.

History

The competition was instituted by Mr John D. Graham for the benefit of charities in the East End of Glasgow. Graham was a board member of Clyde FC and the Scottish Football Association.
The competition was organized by the Graham Charity Committee. The committee consisted of a President, a Vice president, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.
The competition had a rule that debarred players from assisting other clubs so long as their own team was still in the running for the trophy.
No competition was held in 1891–92.

Round	Date	Opponent	Score	Opponent	Venue	Notes	Ref
Semi Final	18 February 1888	Thistle	2–1	Rutherglen	Barrowfield
Semi Final	18 February 1888	The SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.
Semi Final	14 April 1888	Thistle	5–3	Rutherglen	Barrowfield	Replay. Attendance: 3,000.
Semi Final	3 March 1888	Clyde	1–0	Shettleston	Beechwood
Final	6 June 1888	Clyde	4–2	Thistle	Beechwood	Attendance: 4,000.

Round	Date	Winner	Score	Runner-up	Venue	Notes	Ref
Semi Final	29 April 1889	Shettleston	4–2	Thistle	Barrowfield
Semi Final	29 April 1889	The SFA sustained protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	The SFA sustained protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	The SFA sustained protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	The SFA sustained protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	The SFA sustained protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	The SFA sustained protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.
Semi Final	16 May 1889	Thistle	3–2	Shettleston	Barrowfield	Replay.
Semi Final		Clyde		Rutherglen
Final	30 May 1889	Clyde	2–2	Thistle	Barrowfield	Attendance: 7,000.
Final	6 June 1889	Clyde	7–1	Thistle	Barrowfield	Replay.

Round	Date	Opponent	Score	Opponent	Venue	Notes	Ref
Final	20 May 1893	Clyde	2–4	Thistle