Today marks exactly 100 years since Saltcoats Victoria lifted the Scottish Junior Cup, the most prestigious trophy in Scottish junior football — and the proudest moment in our club’s long and storied history.
Back in 1925, “The Vics” etched our name into the history books after a dramatic and unforgettable three-match saga against St Anthony’s in the final of the Scottish Junior Cup. Here's how the legendary campaign unfolded:
The 1925 Final: A Three-Part Epic
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First Final – 23rd May 1925, Firhill Stadium
Over 18,000 spectators packed into Firhill in Glasgow to witness Saltcoats Victoria take on St Anthony’s. The match ended 1–1, with both sides refusing to give an inch. -
First Replay – 30th May 1925, McKenna Park
The teams met again a week later in a thrilling contest that finished 3–3 after extra time. Still, neither side could be separated. -
Second Replay – 6th June 1925, Firhill Stadium
In front of a roaring crowd of over 21,000, Saltcoats Victoria triumphed 2–1, finally lifting the trophy and becoming Scottish Junior Cup Champions.
A Moment That Defined an Era
This remarkable achievement remains the club’s only Scottish Junior Cup title and is still remembered with pride by Vics supporters across generations. It was a defining moment not just for Saltcoats, but for junior football across the west of Scotland.
The victory also saw a rare level of national attention on the club, with the event covered in newspapers and documented in a short newsreel film that still exists today, offering a rare and valuable glimpse into football from a century ago.
📽️ Watch the 1925 Cup Final Footage:
National Library of Scotland Archives – Junior Cup Final 1925
Remembering Our Legacy
As we continue our journey today, competing in the West of Scotland leagues and building a modern, community-focused club, the legacy of 1925 is never forgotten. That cup win wasn’t just a victory on the pitch; it was a moment of pride for the town of Saltcoats and a symbol of what our club represents: resilience, passion, and unity.
To all those who wore the maroon jersey that year — and to the thousands who cheered them on — we salute you.
Here’s to the past, and the future.
Mon the Vics.
