The 1915–16 season was the 43rd season of competitive

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in Scotland and the 26th season of the

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. For this season, Division Two was abandoned due to

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League competitions

Scottish Football League

Other honours

Cup honours

National

County

Non-league honours

Senior Leagues

Scotland national team

There were no official Scotland matches played, with the

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suspended due to

. Scotland did play an unofficial wartime international against

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on 13 May 1916. England won 4–3 at

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, with Scotland represented by

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, Billy Henry, Jimmy Frew, James Logan, James Galt,

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, James Reid, Percy Dawson, Willie Reid,

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and Willie Wilson.

Notes

References

External links

Scottish Football Historical Archive
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