The 1982–83 season was the 86th season of competitive football in Scotland.[1]
Overview
In a tightly fought contest Dundee United won their maiden Scottish league title. The league remained undecided until the last day of the season with Aberdeen, Celtic and Dundee United in contention. On the final day Celtic beat Rangers 4–2 and Aberdeen beat Hibernian 5–0, Dundee United held their nerve to win a historic first championship after beating local rivals Dundee 2–1 at Dens Park.
Scottish League Premier Division
Source: Statto
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Champions: Dundee United
Relegated: Morton, Kilmarnock
Scottish League Division One
Source: RSSSF
[dead link]Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions;
(P) Promoted;
(R) Relegated
Promoted: St. Johnstone, Hearts
Relegated: Dunfermline Athletic, Queen's Park
Scottish League Division Two
Source: "1982-1983 Second Division - SPFL Archive". SPFL. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Promoted: Brechin City, Meadowbank Thistle
Other honours
Cup honours
Individual honours
Scottish national team
Key:
- (H) = Home match
- (A) = Away match
- ECQG1 = European Championship qualifying – Group 1
- BHC = British Home Championship
See also
1982–83 Aberdeen F.C. season
Notes and references
- ^ "1982/83 - the Scottish Football League". Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ Scotland's score is shown first.
