The 1921–22 season was the 49th season of competitive
football
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in Scotland and the 32nd season of the
Scottish Football League
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. Division Two was reintroduced after having been abandoned due to
World War I
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. Automatic promotion and relegation was introduced this season, as well as
goal difference
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to divide teams who are level on points. Between next season and the
1974–75 season, goal average became the decider between teams equal on points.
Scottish League Division One
Champions: Celtic
Relegated: Dumbarton, Queen's Park, Clydebank
Scottish League Division Two
Promoted: Alloa Athletic
Scottish Cup
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were winners of the Scottish Cup after a 1–0 win over
Rangers.
Other honours
National
County
Highland League
Junior Cup
St Roch's were winners of the Junior Cup after a 2–1 win over
Kilwinning Rangers in the final replay.
Scotland national team
Scotland were winners of the
1922 British Home Championship.
Key:
* (H) = Home match
* (A) = Away match
* BHC = British Home Championship
See also
*
1921–22 Aberdeen F.C. season
*
Lord Provost's Rent Relief Cup
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Notes and references
External links
Scottish Football Historical Archive
{{DEFAULTSORT:1921-22 in Scottish Football
Seasons in Scottish football