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1955–56 in Scottish football

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1955–56 in Scottish football

The 1955–56 season was the 83rd season of competitive football in Scotland and the 59th season of the Scottish Football League.

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Overview

Following league reconstruction League Division One was expanded from 16 to 18 teams with Airdrieonians and Dunfermline Athletic being promoted. League Division Two was expanded from 16 to 19 teams with Berwick Rangers, Dumbarton, East Stirlingshire, Montrose and Stranraer joining the league.

The leagues were rebranded at the start of season 1955-56. Division A was now the newly named Division One and Division B was now the newly named Division Two.

Scottish League Division One

Champions: Rangers
Relegated: Clyde, Stirling Albion

Scottish League Division Two

Promoted: Queen's Park, Ayr United

County

* - aggregate over two legs
- replay

Highland League

Top Three

- won on play off

Scotland national team

1956 British Home Championship - Joint winners with  England,  Northern Ireland and  Wales

Key:

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

    1955–56 in Scottish football Wikipedia