The 1896–97 season of Scottish football was the 24th season of competitive football in Scotland and the seventh season of the Scottish Football League.

League competitions

Scottish Division One

Hearts were champions of the Scottish Division One.

Scottish Division Two

Partick Thistle won the Scottish Division Two. Both Linthouse and Port Glasgow Athletic had four points deducted.

Other honours

Cup honours

National

County

Non-league honours

Senior

Highland League Other Leagues

Scotland national team

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were winners of the

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. Key: *(H) = Home match *(A) = Away match *BHC = British Home Championship

Other national teams

Scottish League XI

Notes

References

External links

Scottish Football Historical Archive
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