1892–93 in Scottish football
| 1892–93 in Scottish football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Scottish Football League champions | |
| Celtic | |
| Scottish Cup winners | |
| Queen's Park | |
| Junior Cup winners | |
| Vale of Clyde | |
| Scotland national team | |
| 1893 BHC |
1892–93 in Scottish football was the 20th season of competitive football in Scotland and the third season of the Scottish Football League.
Scottish Football League[]
Celtic became Scottish Football League champions for the first time.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic (C) | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 54 | 25 | +29 | 29 | Champions |
| 2 | Rangers | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 28 | |
| 3 | St Mirren | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 39 | +1 | 20 | |
| 4 | Third Lanark | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 39 | +14 | 19 | |
| 5 | Heart of Midlothian | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 41 | −2 | 18 | |
| 6 | Dumbarton | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 17 | |
| 6 | Leith Athletic | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 31 | +4 | 17 | |
| 8 | Renton | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 44 | −13 | 15 | Re-elected |
| 9 | Abercorn (R) | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 35 | 52 | −17 | 11 | Not re-elected. Joined the 1893–94 Scottish Division Two |
| 10 | Clyde (R) | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 25 | 55 | −30 | 6 |
Source: statto.com
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Scottish Cup[]
Queen's Park were winners of the Scottish Cup after beating Celtic 2–1 in a replay.
County honours[]
| Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire Cup | Victoria United | 3 – 2 | Orion |
| Ayrshire Cup | 5 – 2 | ||
| Dumbartonshire Cup | Dumbarton | 7 – 1 | |
| East of Scotland Shield | Hearts | 3 – 1 | St Bernard's |
| Fife Cup | Cowdenbeath | 2 –1[1] | Raith Rovers |
| Forfarshire Cup | Arbroath | 1 – 0 | Dundee Harp |
| Glasgow Cup | Rangers | 3 – 1 | Celtic |
| Lanarkshire Cup | Wishaw Thistle | 4 – 1 | Royal Albert |
| Linlithgowshire Cup | Broxburn | 3 – 2 | |
| Perthshire Cup | St Johnstone | 4 – 1 | |
| Renfrewshire Cup | Morton | 3 – 0 | St Mirren |
| Southern Counties Cup | 2 – 1 | ||
| Stirlingshire Cup | East Stirlingshire | 2 – 1 | Kilsyth Wanderers |
Junior Cup[]
Vale of Clyde were winners of the Junior Cup after beating Dumbarton Fern in a replay.
Scotland national team[]
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score[2] | Competition | Scotland scorer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 March 1893 | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham (A) |  Wales
|
8–0 | BHC | John Madden (4), John Barker (3), William Lambie |
| 25 March 1893 | Celtic Park, Glasgow (H) |  Ireland
|
6–1 | BHC | William Sellar (2), Sandy McMahon, James Kelly, James Hamilton, Own goal |
| 1 April 1893 | Richmond Athletic Ground, London (A) |  England
|
2–5 | BHC | William Sellar (2) |
Key:
- (H) = Home match
- (A) = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
See also[]
Notes and references[]
Categories:
- 1892–93 in Scottish football
- Seasons in Scottish football