The 2023–24 East of Scotland Football League (known as the Central Taxis East of Scotland League for sponsorship reasons) was the 95th season of the
East of Scotland Football League
The East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) is a senior football league based in the east and south-east of Scotland. The league sits at levels 6–9 on the Scottish football league system, acting as a feeder to the Lowland Football League.
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, and the 10th season with its top division as part of the sixth tier of the
Scottish football pyramid system
The Scottish football league system is a series of generally connected leagues for Scottish football clubs.
The Scottish system is more complicated than many other national league systems, consisting of several completely separate systems or 'gra ...
.
Linlithgow Rose were the reigning champions but were unable to defend their title after gaining promotion to the
Lowland Football League.
Broxburn Athletic won their first East of Scotland Football League title by eleven points over
Musselburgh Athletic
Musselburgh Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Musselburgh, East Lothian. Formed in 1934, they have played under different names including Musselburgh Bruntonians, Musselburgh Juniors and Musselburgh Fern s ...
, and were promoted to the
2024–25 Lowland Football League following a 12–2 victory over
Dalbeattie Star
Dalbeattie Star Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. It currently competes in the .
The club had previously played in the South of Scotland Football League. Home matches are played a ...
in the Lowland League play-off.
Teams
The following teams changed division after the 2022–23 season.
To East of Scotland Football League
Transferred from Lothian & Edinburgh Amateur League
*Linton Hotspur
From East of Scotland Football League
Promoted to
Lowland Football League
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Linlithgow Rose
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Premier Division
Broxburn Athletic won the East of Scotland League for the first time following a 2–3 defeat suffered by
Musselburgh Athletic
Musselburgh Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Musselburgh, East Lothian. Formed in 1934, they have played under different names including Musselburgh Bruntonians, Musselburgh Juniors and Musselburgh Fern s ...
at
Jeanfield Swifts on 1 May 2024, which left Musselburgh eight points behind with two games remaining. They were promoted to the
2024–25 Lowland Football League, beating
Dalbeattie Star
Dalbeattie Star Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. It currently competes in the .
The club had previously played in the South of Scotland Football League. Home matches are played a ...
in the Lowland League play-off.
Relegated from 2022–23 Premier Division:
*Blackburn United
*Oakley United
*Vale of Leithen
Promoted to 2023–24 Premier Division:
*Dunbar United
*Glenrothes
*Luncarty
*Kinnoull
Stadia and locations
;Notes
All grounds are equipped with floodlights, except Humbug Park (Crossgates Primrose), Warout Stadium (Glenrothes), Brownlands Park (Luncarty).
League table
Results
First Division
Dunipace won the league title on 14 May 2024, following a 0–1 defeat for
St Andrews United at
Newtongrange Star
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– which meant that Dunipace, who had played all their games, could not be caught.
Relegated from 2022–23 First Division:
*Burntisland Shipyard
*Coldstream
*Kennoway Star Hearts
Promoted to 2023–24 First Division:
*Whitburn
*St Andrews United
*Heriot-Watt University
*Arniston Rangers
Stadia and locations
;Notes
League table
Results
Second Division
The league title went down to the final day of the season, with
Bo'ness Athletic and
Thornton Hibs separated by one point. Despite a 21-match winning run for Thornton Hibs to end the season, Bo'ness Athletic's 4–0 home victory over
Dalkeith Thistle
Dalkeith Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from the town of Dalkeith, Midlothian. Formed in 1892, the team plays in the East of Scotland Football League
The East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) is a senior football leag ...
was enough for the honours.
Relegated from 2022–23 Second Division:
*Craigroyston
*Hawick Royal Albert
*Lochgelly Albert
*Syngenta (folded)
Promoted to 2023–24 Second Division:
*Bo'ness Athletic
*Armadale Thistle
*Edinburgh College
Stadia and locations
;Notes
League table
Results
Third Division
West Calder United won the league title with a round of matches to spare, following a 2–1 victory over
Harthill Royal on 14 May 2024.
Transferred from Lothian & Edinburgh Amateur League
*Linton Hotspur
Stadia and locations
League table
Results
Notes
Club with an SFA licence;
eligible to participate in the
Lowland League promotion play-off (should they win the Premier Division), and also compete in the
Scottish Cup.
References
External links
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