Season 1998–99 was a successful season for Hibernian F.C as the club got promoted at the first attempt & with a record points total following the relegation suffered in 1998.Hibs' tidal wave of success engulfs team all at sea, Scotland on Sunday, 2 May 1999. There was disappointment in the cup competitions, however, as the club were beaten by Stirling Albion in the Scottish Cup, and were hammered 4–0 by St Johnstone in the League Cup. As a First Division club, Hibs would have entered the Scottish Challenge Cup, but the competition was not played during the 1998–99 season due to a lack of sponsorship.Scottish League Challenge Cup Finals, RSSSF.
