1891–92 Scottish Football League
The 1891–92 Scottish Football League was the second season of the Scottish Football League after its formation in 1890. A total of 12 clubs (3rd LRV, Abercorn, Cambuslang, Celtic, Clyde, Dumbarton, Heart of Midlothian, Leith Athletic, Rangers, Renton, St Mirren and Vale of Leven) took part in the competition. Dumbarton and Rangers were the defending champions having shared the title the previous season.
| Season | 1891–92 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 August 1891 – 24 May 1892 |
| Champions | Dumbarton (2nd title) |
| Relegated | Cambuslang and Vale of Leven (not re-elected) |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 594 (4.5 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jack Bell (23) |
| Biggest home win | Leith Athletic 10–0 Vale of Leven (19 September 1891) |
| Biggest away win | Clyde 3–10 Heart of Midlothian (3 October 1891) |
| Highest scoring | Clyde 10–3 Vale of Leven (15 August 1891) Clyde 3–10 Heart of Midlothian (3 October 1891) |
| Longest winning run | 12 games: Dumbarton |
| Longest unbeaten run | 14 games: Celtic |
| Longest winless run | 22 games: Vale of Leven |
| Longest losing run | 9 games: Vale of Leven |
← 1890–91 1892–93 → | |
The competition began with the first matches held on 15 August 1891 and concluded on 24 May 1892. The league was won by Dumbarton who won the title outright for the first time on 7 May 1892 after they drew 1–1 away to Abercorn in their final match.
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