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1970–71 in Scottish football

The 1970–71 season was the 98th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 74th season of Scottish league football.

Scottish League Division One

Aberdeen, with a 15-game unbeaten run, led the league from December until the last week of the season. Aberdeen faced Celtic in their penultimate game, needing a win to almost certainly clinch the title, but could only draw 1–1 and then they lost their last game, at Falkirk, allowing Celtic to take the championship by 2 points.

Champions: Celtic <br /> Relegated: St Mirren, Cowdenbeath

Scottish League Division Two

Promoted: Partick Thistle, East Fife

Cup honours

Other honours

National

County

– aggregate over two legs<br /> – play off<br /> – won on penalties

Highland League

Individual honours

Scotland national team

Key:

  • (H) = Home match
  • (A) = Away match
  • ECQG5 = European Championship qualifying – Group 5
  • BHC = British Home Championship

Notes and references

External links