Arbroath's incredible 36-0 win over Bon Accord in 1885 remains a world record scoreline for a senior football match. On a miserably wet and windy day in September 1885, teenage shoemaker John Petrie and his Arbroath teammates wrote themselves into footballing folklore by thrashing Aberdeen's Bon Accord 36-0 in a first-round Scottish Cup tie. Petrie scored 13 of the goals, still the record for most goals scored in a senior tournament, although referee David Stormont disallowed a few more. Andrew Cotter looks back on this iconic scoreline and explores the backstory to this remarkable match and those who played in it. The life of 13-goal John Petrie is uncovered, revealing a complex mix of footballing success, personal tragedy and occasional controversy, revolving around a man who was held in high regard by the local community. One of the many amazing stories around this game is the fact that on the very same day, a mere 18 miles away, Dundee Harp was also playing in the first round of the Scottish Cup against Aberdeen Rovers. Dundee Harp beat Aberdeen Rovers 35–0. The presenter, Andrew Cotter, digs deeper into this legendary game with contributors Fraser Clyne, Andrew Lornie, and Helen Smith-Petrie. John Petrie was played by David Colligan in the production. The match was played on a day that will be remembered for generations to come. And the scoreline still stands today as a testament to Arbroath's dominance on the pitch. But what made this match so special? So, let's take a closer look at the events that led up to this historic match. The Scottish Cup tie was played in 1885, and it was a match that would change the course of Arbroath's history. The team was led by John Petrie, who would go on to score 13 goals in the match. The match was played in front of a crowd of spectators who witnessed the thrashing of Bon Accord. The final score was 36-0, with Petrie scoring 13 of the goals. The match was a significant one for Arbroath, and it remains one of the most famous games in Scottish football history.