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The Scottish League was introduced to Scottish Football in 1890-1891 with ten teams competing.
Scottish League
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumbarton | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 61 | 21 | 40 | 29 |
| 2 | Rangers | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 25 | 33 | 29 |
| 3 | Celtic | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 21 | 27 | 21* |
| 4 | Cambuslang | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Third Lanark | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 39 | -1 | 15* |
| 6 | Hearts | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 14 |
| 7 | Abercorn | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 47 | -11 | 12 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 39 | 62 | -23 | 11 |
| 9 | Vale of Leven | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 65 | -38 | 11 |
| 10 | Cowlairs | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 50 | -26 | 6* |
(Celtic F.C., Third Lanark F.C. and Cowlairs F.C. were each docked four points for fielding ineligible players)
Champions: Dumbarton and Rangers were declared joint champions after drawing a play-off game 2-2 at Cathkin Park, Glasgow on May 21, 1891.
NOTE: Renton F.C. started the season as members of the SFL, but were expelled for professionalism (the game was still officially amateur at this stage). Also, Celtic F.C., Third Lanark F.C. and Cowlairs F.C. were all deducted four points for fielding ineligible players.
Scottish Cup
Queen's Park were winners of the Scottish Cup after a 2-1 win over Vale of Leven.
Scottish Junior Cup
Vale of Clyde F.C. were winners of the Junior Cup witha 2-0 win over Chryston Athletic, in a replay after a drawn first game.
Scotland national team
Note that scores are written Scotland first
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Competition | Scotland scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 1890 | (Second) Hampden Park, Glasgow | 1-1 | British Home Championship | John McPherson | |
| March 29, 1890 | Belfast | 4-1 | British Home Championship | Gilbert Rankin (2), Tom Wylie, John McPherson | |
| March 22, 1890 | Underwood Park, Paisley | 5-0 | British Home Championship | William Paul (4), Hugh Wilson |
Key: BHC = British Home Championship qualifiers, F = Friendly; scores are written Scotland first
| Previous Season: None | Seasons in Scottish football 1890-91 | Next Season: 1891-92 |
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