1890–91 in Scottish football was the 18th season of competitive
football
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in Scotland. This season saw the introduction of the
Scottish Football League
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with ten teams competing.
League competitions
Scottish Football League
Dumbarton
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and
Rangers were declared joint champions after drawing a play-off game 2–2 at
Cathkin Park,
Glasgow
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on 21 May 1891.
Renton started the season as members of the
Scottish Football League
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, but were expelled for professionalism (the game was still officially amateur at this stage). Also,
Celtic
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Sports Foot ...
,
Third Lanark and
Cowlairs were all docked four points for fielding ineligible players.
Other honours
Cup honours
National
County
Edinburgh Exhibition
The
Edinburgh Exhibition Contest was held to coincide with the 112th International Exhibition held at
Meggetland, Edinburgh.
Rather than a one-off tournament, a series of nine games were arranged. The ''
Edinburgh Evening Dispatch'' newspaper awarded silver cups to the winners of each match.
All matches were played at the exhibition's sports grounds at Meggetland.
Scotland national team
Key:
* (H) = Home match
* (A) = Away match
* BHC = British Home Championship
See also
*
1890–91 Rangers F.C. season
Notes
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:1890-91 in Scottish Football
Seasons in Scottish football