Football in Scotland facts for kids
Football is the most popular sport in Scotland. Scotland has a very old national football association. It is the second oldest in the world, right after England's. The trophy for Scotland's national cup, called the Scottish Cup, is the oldest sports trophy in the world!
A Scottish football team, Rangers, holds a world record. They have won 54 league titles. That's more than any other club!
Scottish football also holds many records for how many people watch games. These are called attendances.
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Amazing Football Records in Scotland
Scotland and its football clubs have set some incredible attendance records. These show how much people love football there.
Record Crowds at Hampden Park
Hampden Park is Scotland's national football stadium. It has seen some huge crowds.
European Cup Semi-Final Record
In 1970, a UEFA European Cup semi-final was played at Hampden Park. This was a huge match between Celtic and Leeds United. A record 136,505 people watched this game! This is the highest attendance ever for a UEFA club competition match.
Scotland vs. England Match Record
Another amazing record was set in 1937. A match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park had 149,415 fans. This is a European record for an international football match.
Scottish Cup Final Record
The 1937 Scottish Cup final also set a record. This game was between Celtic and Aberdeen. 146,433 people watched it at Hampden Park. This is a European record for a club match.
Rangers' League Match Record
Rangers Football Club also holds a British record. Their highest attendance for a league match was 118,567 fans. This is the biggest crowd for a league game in Britain.
How Scottish Football Leagues Work
Professional football in Scotland is organized into four main leagues. Think of it like a ladder!
Moving Up and Down the Leagues
Teams try their best to win their league. If a team wins, they usually get to move up to the league above them. This is called promotion. If a team finishes last, they move down to the league below. This is called relegation. It makes every game exciting!
The four main leagues are:
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