The 1921–22 season was the 49th season of competitive

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in Scotland and the 32nd season of the

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. Division Two was reintroduced after having been abandoned due to

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. Automatic promotion and relegation was introduced this season, as well as

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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. The Queen's Park Shield, the national championship for the four ancient universities, started this season too.

League competitions

Scottish League Division One

Champions: Celtic
Relegated: Dumbarton, Queen's Park, Clydebank

Scottish League Division Two

Promoted: Alloa Athletic

Other honours

National

County

Non-league honours

Highland League

Scotland national team

Scotland were winners of the 1922 British Home Championship. 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
{{DEFAULTSORT:1921-22 in Scottish Football Seasons in Scottish football