The 1982–83 Scottish First Division season was won by

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by one point over nearest rival Hearts. Both clubs were promoted to the Premier Division.

League table

Promotion

and Hearts finished 1st and second respectively and were promoted to the

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Relegation

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and Queen's Park finished 13th and 14th respectively and were relegated to the 1983–84 Scottish Second Division.

References

Scottish Football Archive
{{DEFAULTSORT:1982-83 Scottish First Division 2 Scottish First Division seasons

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