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1893–94 in Scottish football

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1893–94 in Scottish football

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1893–94 in Scottish football was the 21st season of competitive football in Scotland and the fourth season of Scottish league football. For the first time there were two divisions in the Scottish Football League, there was no automatic promotion and relegation but the bottom three clubs in Division One and the top three clubs in Division Two were subject to a vote of the remaining First Division clubs. This season also saw the introduction of the Highland Football League.

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Scottish Division One

Celtic became Scottish Division One champions. Renton were relegated, Dundee and Leith Athletic re-elected to Division One.

Source: statto.com, SFHA
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.

Scottish Division Two

Clyde were elected to Division One, Hibernian and Cowlairs remained in the Scottish Division Two. Port Glasgow Athletic were docked seven points for fielding an ineligible player.

Source: statto.com, SFHA
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
* Port Glasgow Athletic were deducted 7 points for fielding an ineligible player.
Northern were not re-elected and Thistle did not apply for re-election. Dundee Wanderers and Airdrieonians were elected in their place.
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.

Scottish Cup

Rangers were winners of the Scottish Cup after a 3–1 victory over rivals Celtic in an Old Firm final at Hampden Park.

Highland League

Top Three

Junior Cup

Ashfield were winners of the Junior Cup after a 3–0 win over Renfrew V.

Scotland national team

Scotland were winners of the British Home Championship in 1894 after pipping England to the trophy.

Key:

  • (H) = Home match
  • (A) = Away match
  • BHC = British Home Championship
  • References

    1893–94 in Scottish football Wikipedia