The 1952–53 season was the 80th season of competitive

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in Scotland and the 56th season of the

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Scottish League Division A

Rangers won the title with a 1–1 draw in their last match, away to Queen of the South. Rangers equalised with 17 minutes to go and thereby won the league on

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from Hibernian, thus preventing Hibs from winning their third title in a row. Champions: Rangers
Relegated: Motherwell, Third Lanark

Scottish League Division B

Promoted: Stirling Albion, Hamilton Academical

Scottish League Division C

Cup honours

Other Honours

National

County

* * - aggregate over two legs * - trophy shared

Highland League

Scotland national team

Scotland and England shared victory in the 1953 British Home Championship. Key: * (H) = Home match * (A) = Away match * BHC = British Home Championship

Notes and references

External links

Scottish Football Historical Archive
{{DEFAULTSORT:1952-53 in Scottish football Seasons in Scottish football