The 1946–47 Scottish Division A was the first season of competitive football in Scotland after

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. It was won by

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by two points over nearest rival Hibernian.

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and

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finished 15th and 16th respectively and were

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to the

1947–48 Scottish Division B The 1947–48 Scottish Division B was won by East Fife who, along with second placed Albion Rovers, were promoted to the Division A. Leith Athletic finished bottom and were relegated. Table References Scottish Football Archive {{DEFAUL ...

League table

Results

References

Scottish Football Archive
{{DEFAULTSORT:1946-47 Scottish Division A 1946–47 Scottish Football League Scottish Division One seasons

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