Scottish Football League Facts for Kids

These are the Scottish football (soccer) teams and the leagues they played in during the 2005/06 season. This article will tell you about some of the most famous clubs and how they performed.

Top Scottish Football Leagues (2005-2006)

Scottish Premier League

The Scottish Premier League (SPL) was the highest level of football in Scotland during the 2005-2006 season. Here are some of the teams that played in it:

Aberdeen F.C.

This club started in 1903. They play their home games at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen. A very famous manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, led Aberdeen F.C. in the 1980s. Under him, they won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1983. This was a huge achievement for the club!

Celtic F.C.

Celtic F.C. was formed in 1888. Their home stadium is Celtic Park in Glasgow. They have a big rivalry with Rangers F.C.. This rivalry is known as the "Old Firm Derby." Celtic was the first team from the UK to win the European Champion Clubs' Cup. They achieved this amazing feat in 1967 in Lisbon.

Dundee United F.C.

Dunfermline Athletic F.C.

Falkirk F.C.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.

Heart of Midlothian F.C.

Hibernian F.C.

Hibernian Football Club started in 1875. They play in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian, often called "The Hibees," wear green and white shirts with white shorts and socks. They are a well-known team in the Scottish Premier League.

Kilmarnock F.C.

Motherwell F.C.

Rangers F.C.

Rangers Football Club was formed in 1873. They are one of the most successful football teams in the world. By the 2004/2005 season, they had won an incredible 51 league titles. Rangers also had European success in 1972 when they won the European Cup Winners Cup. They have won over a hundred major trophies in their history. Rangers play their rivals Celtic F.C. in the famous "Old Firm Derby." Their home ground is Ibrox Stadium, also in Glasgow.

St Mirren F.C.

Scottish Division One

This was the second-highest league in Scottish football.

Airdrie United F.C.

Clyde F.C.

Dundee F.C.

Dundee Football Club was formed in June 1893. It was created by joining two city teams, Our Boys and East End. Dundee has played at Dens Park Stadium since August 19, 1899. Dundee became the Champions of Scotland on April 28, 1962. This was their first and only time winning the top league. Dundee has also won the Scottish Cup once, in 1910.

Gretna F.C.

Hamilton

Livingston

Partick Thistle

Ross County

St. Johnstone

Queen of the South

Scottish Division Two

This league was the third tier of Scottish football.

Alloa
Ayr United
Brechin
Cowdenbeath
Forfar Athletic
Morton
Peterhead
Raith Rovers
Stirling
Stranraer

Scottish Division Three

This was the fourth tier of Scottish football.

Albion Rovers
Arbroath
Berwick Rangers
Dumbarton
East Fife
East Stirling
Elgin City
Montrose
Stenhousemuir
Queens Park F.C.

Highland Football League

The Highland Football League is a senior league in the north of Scotland.

Brora Rangers F.C.
Buckie Thistle F.C.
Clachnacuddin F.C.
Cove Rangers F.C.
Deveronvale F.C.
Forres Mechanics F.C.
Fort William F.C.
Fraserburgh F.C.
Huntly F.C.
Inverurie Loco Works F.C.
Keith F.C.
Lossiemouth F.C.
Nairn County F.C.
Rothes F.C.
Wick Academy F.C.

East of Scotland League

This league covers teams in the east of Scotland.

Annan Athletic F.C.
Civil Service Strollers F.C.
Coldstream F.C.
Craigroyston F.C.
Dalbeattie Star F.C.
Easthouses Lily F.C.
Edinburgh Athletic F.C.
Edinburgh City F.C.
Edinburgh University F.C.
Eyemouth United F.C.
Gala Fairydean F.C.
Hawick Royal Albert F.C.
Heriot-Watt University F.C.
Kelso United F.C.
Lothian Thistle F.C.
Ormiston F.C.
Peebles Rovers F.C.
Preston Athletic F.C.
Selkirk F.C.
Spartans F.C.
Threave Rovers F.C.
Tollcross United F.C.
Vale of Leithen F.C.
Whitehill Welfare F.C.

South of Scotland League

This league includes teams from the south of Scotland.

Abbey Vale F.C.
Annan Athletic F.C.
Crichton F.C.
Creetown F.C.
Dalbeattie Star F.C.
Dumfries F.C.
Girvan F.C.
Gretna F.C.|Gretna Reserves
Mid-Annandale F.C.
Newton Stewart F.C.
Nithsdale Wanderers F.C.
Saint Cuthbert Wanderers F.C.
Stranraer Athletic F.C.
Tarff Rovers F.C.
Threave Rovers F.C.
Wigtown and Bladnoch F.C.

Scottish Junior Football Association, Western Region

This association organizes junior football clubs in the western part of Scotland.

Annbank United F.C.
Ardeer Thistle F.C.
Ardrossan Winton Rovers F.C.
Arthurlie F.C.
Ashfield F.C.
Auchinleck Talbot F.C.
Beith Juniors F.C.
Bellshill Athletic F.C.
Benburb F.C.
Blantyre Victoria F.C.
Cambuslang Rangers F.C.
Carluke Rovers F.C.
Clydebank F.C.
Coltness United F.C.
Craigmark Burntonians F.C.
Cumbernauld United F.C.
Cumnock Juniors F.C.
Dalry Thistle F.C.
Darvel F.C.
Dunipace F.C.
East Kilbride Thistle F.C.
Forth Wanderers F.C.
Glasgow Perthshire F.C.
Glenafton Athletic F.C.
Greenock F.C.
Hurlford United F.C.
Irvine Meadow XI
Irvine Victoria F.C.
Johnstone Burgh F.C.
Kello Rovers F.C.
Kilbirnie Ladeside F.C.
Kilsyth Rangers F.C.
Kilwinning Rangers F.C.
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C.
Lanark United F.C.
Largs Thistle F.C.
Larkhall Thistle F.C.
Lesmahagow F.C.
Lugar Boswell Thistle F.C.
Maryhill F.C.
Maybole F.C.
Muirkirk F.C.
Neilston F.C.
Petershill F.C.
Pollok F.C.
Port Glasgow F.C.
Renfrew F.C.
Royal Albert F.C.
Rutherglen Glencairn F.C.
St Anthony's F.C.
St Roch's F.C.
Saltcoats Victoria F.C.
Shettleston F.C.
Shotts Bon Accord F.C.
Stonehouse Violet F.C.
Thorniewood United F.C.
Troon F.C.
Vale of Clyde F.C.
Vale of Leven F.C.
Whitletts Victoria F.C.
Wishaw F.C.
Yoker Athletic F.C.

Scottish Junior Football Association, Eastern Region

This association organizes junior football clubs in the eastern part of Scotland.

Armadale Thistle F.C.
Arniston Rangers F.C.
Bathgate Thistle F.C.
Blackburn United F.C.
Bo'ness United F.C.
Bonnyrigg Rose F.C.
Broxburn Athletic F.C.
Camelon F.C.
Crossgates Primrose F.C.
Dalkeith Thistle F.C.
Dunbar United F.C.
Dundee North End F.C.
Dundonald Bluebell F.C.
Edinburgh United F.C.
Fauldhouse United F.C.
Glenrothes F.C.
Haddington Athletic F.C.
Harthill Royal F.C.
Hill o' Beath Hawthorn F.C.
Kelty Hearts F.C.
Kirkcaldy YMCA F.C.
Linlithgow Rose F.C. (Winners of the Scottish Junior Cup in 2001)
Livingston United F.C.
Lochgelly Albert F.C.
Lochee United F.C.
Lochore Welfare F.C.
Musselburgh Athletic F.C.
Newburgh F.C.
Newtongrange Star F.C.
Oakley United F.C.
Penicuik Athletic F.C.
Pumpherston F.C.
Rosyth Recreation F.C.
Saint Andrews United F.C.
Sauchie F.C.
Steelend Victoria F.C.
Stoneyburn United F.C.
Tayport F.C.
Thornton Hibs F.C.
Tranent F.C.
West Calder United F.C.
Whitburn F.C.

North Caledonian Football League

This league features football clubs from the North Caledonian area.

Alness United F.C.
Balintore F.C.
Bonar Bridge F.C.
Bunillidh Thistle F.C.
Dornoch F.C.
Golspie Sutherland F.C.
Halkirk United F.C.
Invergordon F.C.
Tain St. Duthus F.C.
Thurso F.C.

Clubs That No Longer Exist

Some football clubs, for various reasons, stop playing. Here are a few Scottish clubs that are no longer active:

Airdrieonians F.C.
Clydebank F.C.
Dumbarton Harp F.C.
Third Lanark F.C.
Dundee Wanderers F.C.

Scottish Football League facts for kids

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