| Cup1 Result: | Third round (lost to Johnstone) |
| Highest Attendance: | 1,000 v. St Mirren (30 September 1882, Scottish Cup)[1] |
| Nextseason: | 1883–84 |
The 1882–83 season was Morton Football Club's sixth season in which they competed at a national level, entering the Scottish Cup.[2]
See main article: 1882–83 Scottish Cup.
See main article: Renfrewshire Cup.
1. Both teams qualified.
2. Thornliebank protested that Morton fielded an ineligible player. This was upheld and a replay was ordered.
3. Thornliebank protested about the poor light conditions. This was upheld and another replay was ordered.
4. Morton protested about one of the goals and that full time was called too early. The replay was arranged at a neutral venue.
5. Southern protested about one of Morton's goals. This was dismissed and a replay was ordered. Southern refused so the cup was awarded to Morton.