Country Scotland Divisions 1 Level on pyramid 2 | Founded 2002 Number of teams 12 | |
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The Scottish Women's First Division is the second tier of women's football in Scotland. Two teams are promoted from this league into the Scottish Women's Premier League. Teams are relegated into one of four Regional Scottish Women's Second Divisions.
Members 2013 Season
2012 champions Hibernian Reserves and second placed Celtic Reserves were ineligible for promotion due to both already having parent teams in the SWPL. 3rd placed Buchan L.F.C. and 4th placed Kilwinning SC were subsequently promoted, replacing the relegated F.C. Kilmarnock Ladies and Inverness City.
Dunfermline Athletic, East Fife, Hearts and Murieston United were promoted from the regional Second Divisions. Hibernian Reserves have withdrawn to compete in a newly formed Development League, with the relegated reserve teams of Glasgow City and Forfar Farmington. These three have been joined by Second Division reserve teams of Spartans and Hamilton Academical.
Airdrie United Ladies are now playing as Cumbernauld Colts. Troon Ladies merged with Glasgow Girls and assume the latter name.
The most regular home ground, if any, is shown. Most clubs play matches at other venues throughout the season.