1975–76 Scottish Premier Division
The 1975–76 Scottish Premier Division season was won by Rangers, six points ahead of Celtic. Dundee and St Johnstone were relegated. This was the first season of the Premier Division, the highest level of Scottish football. The Scottish First Division, previously the top flight of Scottish football became the second flight.
| Season | 1975–76 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Rangers 1st Premier Division title 36th Scottish title |
| Relegated | Dundee St Johnstone |
| European Cup | Rangers |
| UEFA Cup | Celtic Hibernian |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Heart of Midlothian |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 501 (2.78 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Kenny Dalglish (24) |
| Biggest home win | Hibernian 5–0 St Johnstone |
| Biggest away win | Ayr United 2–7 Celtic |
← 1974–75 1976–77 → | |
In an attempt to bring instant drama to the new format, the league made the unusual scheduling decision to hold an Old Firm match and an Edinburgh Derby on the opening weekend.
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