1990–91 in Scottish football


The 1990–91 season was the 94th season of competitive football in Scotland. It was notable for the fact that there was a last day title decider at Ibrox between Rangers and Aberdeen. Both teams went into the match level on points and goal difference, but Rangers needed to win the match because Aberdeen had scored two goals more. Rangers won the title with a 2–0 win thanks to two goals by Mark Hateley.

Notable events

Champions: Rangers

No Relegation

Scottish League Division One

Promoted: Falkirk, Airdrieonians

Relegated: Clyde, Brechin City

Scottish League Division Two

Promoted: Stirling Albion, Montrose

Other honours

Cup honours

Individual honours

SPFA awards

SFWA awards

Scotland national team

DateVenueOpponentsCompetitionScotland scorer
12 September 1990Hampden Park, Glasgow Romania2–1ECQG2John Robertson, Ally McCoist
17 October 1990Hampden Park, Glasgow Switzerland2–1ECQG2John Robertson, Gary McAllister
14 November 1990Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia Bulgaria1–1ECQG2Ally McCoist
6 February 1991Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow USSR0–1Friendly
27 March 1991Hampden Park, Glasgow Bulgaria1–1ECQG2John Collins
1 May 1991Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle San Marino2–0ECQG2Gordon Strachan, Gordon Durie

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