1893–94_in_Scottish_football
1893–94 in Scottish football was the 21st season of competitive football in Scotland and the fourth season of Scottish league football. For the first time there were two divisions in the Scottish Football League, there was no automatic promotion and relegation but the bottom three clubs in Division One and the top three clubs in Division Two were subject to a vote of the remaining First Division clubs.[1] This season also saw the introduction of the Highland Football League.
Scottish Division One
Main article: 1893–94 Scottish Division One
Celtic became Scottish Division One champions for the second year in a row, after defeating Rangers 3–2 at Celtic Park on 24 February 1894. Renton were relegated, Dundee and Leith Athletic re-elected to Division One.
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic (C) | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 53 | 32 | +21 | 29 | Champions |
| 2 | Heart of Midlothian | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 32 | +14 | 26 | |
| 3 | St Bernard's | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 53 | 39 | +14 | 23 | |
| 4 | Rangers | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 30 | +14 | 20 | |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 35 | −3 | 19 | |
| 6 | St Mirren | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 49 | 47 | +2 | 17 | |
| 7 | Third Lanark | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38 | 44 | −6 | 17 | |
| 8 | Dundee | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 47 | 59 | −12 | 15 | |
| 9 | Leith Athletic | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 36 | 46 | −10 | 10 | |
| 10 | Renton (R) | 18 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 23 | 57 | −34 | 4 | Relegated to the 1894–95 Scottish Division Two |
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Source: worldfootball.net, Scottish Professional Football League
Rules for classification: Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Scottish Division Two
Main article: 1893–94 Scottish Division Two
Clyde were elected to Division One, Hibernian and Cowlairs remained in the Scottish Division Two. Port Glasgow Athletic were docked seven points for fielding an ineligible player.[citation needed]
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hibernian (C) | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 83 | 29 | +54 | 29 | |
| 2 | Cowlairs | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 72 | 32 | +40 | 27 | |
| 3 | Clyde (P) | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 51 | 36 | +15 | 24 | Elected to 1894–95 Scottish Division One |
| 4 | Motherwell | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61 | 46 | +15 | 23 | |
| 5 | Partick Thistle | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 58 | −2 | 20 | |
| 6 | Port Glasgow Athletic | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 13[lower-alpha 1] | |
| 7 | Abercorn | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 60 | −18 | 12 | |
| 8 | Morton | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 62 | −26 | 9 | Re-elected |
| 8 | Northern | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 66 | −37 | 9 | Not re-elected[lower-alpha 2] |
| 10 | Thistle | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 31 | 72 | −41 | 7 | Did not apply for re-election[lower-alpha 2] |
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Updated to match(es) played on May 2013. Source: statto.com, SFHA
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) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
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) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- Northern were not re-elected and Thistle did not apply for re-election. Dundee Wanderers and Airdrieonians were elected in their place.
Cup honours
National
More information Competition, Winner ...
| Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | Rangers | 3 – 1 | Celtic |
| Scottish Junior Cup | Ashfield | 3 – 0 | Renfrew Victoria |
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County
More information Competition, Winner ...
| Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire Cup | Victoria United | 6 – 3 | Orion |
| Ayrshire Cup | Hurlford | 2 – 1 | Saltcoats Victoria |
| Dumbartonshire Cup | Dumbarton | 4 – 1 | Duntocher Harp |
| East of Scotland Shield | Hearts | 4 – 2 | Leith Athletic |
| Fife Cup | Raith Rovers | 6 –2 | Lochgelly United |
| Forfarshire Cup | Dundee | 4 – 0 | Dundee Harp |
| Glasgow Cup | Rangers | 1 – 0 | Cowlairs |
| Lanarkshire Cup | Royal Albert | 2 – 1[lower-alpha 1] | Motherwell |
| Linlithgowshire Cup | Broxburn Shamrock | 4 – 0 | Linlithgow Athletic |
| North of Scotland Cup | Inverness Thistle | 2 – 0[lower-alpha 2] | Clachnacuddin |
| Perthshire Cup | Fair City Athletic | 1 – 0 | St Johnstone |
| Renfrewshire Cup | St Mirren | 5 – 4 | Port Glasgow Athletic |
| Southern Counties Cup | 5th KRV | 4 – 1 | Queen of the South Wanderers |
| Stirlingshire Cup | East Stirlingshire | 5 – 0 | Gairdoch |
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Non-league honours
Senior
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inverness Thistle | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 16 | +43 | 21 |
| 2 | Inverness Caledonian | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 20 | +19 | 17 |
| 3 | Clachnacuddin | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 22 | +4 | 15 |
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Source: RSSSF
Other Leagues
More information Division, Winner ...
| Division | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ayrshire Combination | Annbank | [2] |
| Ayrshire League | Saltcoats Victoria | [3] |
| Border League | [4] | |
| East of Scotland League | unfinished | [5] |
| Midland League | East Stirlingshire | [6] |
| Northern League | unfinished | [7] |
| Scottish Alliance | Royal Albert | [8] |
| Stirlingshire League | Gairdoch | [9] |
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Main articles: 1893–94 British Home Championship and Scotland national football team 1872–1914 results
More information Date, Venue ...
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score[lower-alpha 3] | Competition | Scotland scorer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 March 1894 | Rugby Park, Kilmarnock (H) |  Wales |
5–2 | BHC | Davidson Berry, John Barker, Thomas Chambers, David Alexander, John Johnstone |
| 31 March 1894 | Solitude, Belfast (A) |  Ireland |
2–1 | BHC | John Taylor (o.g.) |
| 7 April 1894 | Celtic Park, Glasgow (H) |  England |
2–2 | BHC | William Lambie, Sandy McMahon |
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Scotland were winners of the British Home Championship in 1894 after pipping England to the trophy.
Key:
- (H) = Home match
- (A) = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
Scottish League XI
More information Date, Venue ...
| Date | Venue | Opponents[13][14] | Score[lower-alpha 4] | Scotland scorer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 January | Celtic Park, Glasgow (H) |  Irish League XI |
6–0 | John Taylor, James Blessington, Sandy McMahon (2), Davie Baird, Henry Boyd |
| 21 April | Goodison Park, Liverpool (A) | Football League XI |
1–1 | James Oswald |
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