The 1907–08 season was the 35th season of competitive

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in Scotland and the 18th season of the

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. This season also saw the first playing of the Scottish Consolation Cup.

League competitions

Scottish League Division One

Celtic won the title ahead of Falkirk and Rangers. A 1–0 win at Rangers' home Ibrox in an

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match on 25 April 1908 meant that they could not be caught by either pursuer. In the close season, the Celtic goalscorer

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switched to Rangers, one of very few player moves directly between the rivals. Champions: Celtic

Scottish League Division Two

Other honours

Cup honours

National

County

Non-league honours

Highland League Other Senior Leagues

Scotland national team

Scotland were joint winners of the 1908 British Home Championship with England. Key: * (H) = Home match * (A) = Away match * BHC = British Home Championship

Other national teams

Scottish League XI

Notes

References

External links

Scottish Football Historical Archive
{{DEFAULTSORT:1907-08 in Scottish Football Seasons in Scottish football