The 1977–78 season was the 105th season of competitive
football
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in Scotland and the 81st season of
Scottish league football
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.
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, the Rangers F.C. were champions. Notable events included the Scotland national football team
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qualifying for the 1978 FIFA World Cup
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.
Scottish Premier Division
Champions: Rangers
Relegated: Ayr United, Clydebank
Scottish League First Division
Promoted: Morton, Hearts
Relegated: Alloa, East Fife
Scottish League Second Division
Promoted: Clyde, Raith Rovers
Cup honours
Other Honours
National
County
– aggregate over two legs
– play off
– won on penalties
Highland League
Individual honours
Scottish national team
1978 British Home Championship – Third Place
Key:
*(H) = Home match
*(A) = Away match
*WCQG7 = World Cup qualifying – Group 7
*WCG4 = World Cup – Group 4
*BHC = British Home Championship
Notes and references
External links
Scottish Football Historical Archive
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Seasons in Scottish football