The 1958âÂÂ59 season was the 86th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 62nd season of the Scottish Football League.
The last day of the season saw Rangers holding a two-point lead over Hearts, with the clubs having an identical goal average. Rangers lost 1âÂÂ2 at home to Aberdeen, only for Hearts also to lose, 2âÂÂ1 away to Celtic. Had Hearts won by any score they would have won the title.
Champions: Rangers<br /> Relegated: Falkirk, Queen of the South
Promoted: Ayr United, Arbroath
â aggregate over two legs<br /> â replay<br /> â trophy shared
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