1965–66 in Scottish football | ||
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Division One champions | ||
Celtic | ||
Division Two champions | ||
Ayr United | ||
Scottish Cup winners | ||
Rangers | ||
League Cup winners | ||
Celtic | ||
Junior Cup winners | ||
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | ||
Teams in Europe | ||
Celtic, Dunfermline Athletic, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, Kilmarnock | ||
Scotland national team | ||
1966 BHC, 1966 World Cup qualification |
The 1965–66 season was the 93rd season of competitive football in Scotland and the 69th season of Scottish league football.
After the openness of recent years, the Old Firm came back strongly this season. Celtic won their first title under the management of Jock Stein, their first since 1954 and rivals Rangers finished as runners-up. For the only time in Scottish football, the Old Firm teams finished first and second in all three domestic competitions.
Champions: Celtic
Relegated: Greenock Morton, Hamilton Academical
Promoted: Ayr United, Airdrieonians
* - aggregate over two legs
- play off
- trophy shared
Top Three
The Scottish national football side failed to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which was ultimately won by the host nation England.
1966 British Home Championship - Third Place
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