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1890–91 in Scottish football was the inaugural season of the Scottish Football League with ten teams competing.
[edit] Scottish Football League
Dumbarton and Rangers were declared joint champions after drawing a play-off game 2–2 at Cathkin Park, Glasgow on 21 May 1891. Renton started the season as members of the Scottish Football League, but were expelled for professionalism (the game was still officially amateur at this stage). Also, Celtic, Third Lanark and Cowlairs were all deducted four points for fielding ineligible players.
[edit] Scottish Cup
Queen's Park were winners of the Scottish Cup after a 2–1 win over Vale of Leven in the final.
[edit] Junior Cup
Vale of Clyde were winners of the Junior Cup with a 2–0 win over Chryston Athletic, in a replay after a draw in the first final.
[edit] Scotland national team
Key:
- (H) = Home match
- (A) = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b c Celtic, Third Lanark and Cowlairs were each docked four points for fielding ineligible players.
- ^ Scotland's score is shown first.
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