The 1977–78 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 81st season of Scottish league football.[1] In the Scottish Premier League, the Rangers F.C. were champions. Notable events included the Scotland national football team qualifying for the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
Scottish Premier Division
Source: Statto
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Champions: Rangers
Relegated: Ayr United, Clydebank
Scottish League First Division
Source: RSSSF and statto[2]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Promoted: Morton, Hearts
Relegated: Alloa, East Fife
Scottish League Second Division
Source: "1977-1978 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: Clyde, Raith Rovers
Cup honours
Other Honours
National
County
* – aggregate over two legs
† – play off
‡ – won on penalties
Highland League
Individual honours
Scottish national team
1978 British Home Championship – Third Place
Key:
- (H) = Home match
- (A) = Away match
- WCQG7 = World Cup qualifying – Group 7
- WCG4 = World Cup – Group 4
- BHC = British Home Championship
Notes and references
- ^ http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/stats/records/league-championship/league-tables/1970-1979/197778/[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Scottish Division One 1977-1978 Season Summary". statto.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ Scotland's score is shown first.
External links
- Scottish Football Historical Archive