The 1995–96 Scottish First Division season began on 12 August 1995.
Overview
The 1995–96 Scottish First Division season ended in success for
Dunfermline Athletic
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who won the title by four points from nearest rivals
Dundee United
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Promotion and relegation from 1994–95
Promoted from
First Division to
Premier Division
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Raith Rovers
Relegated from
Premier Division to
First Division
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Dundee United
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Promoted from
Second Division to
First Division
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Greenock Morton
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Dumbarton
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Relegated from
First Division to
Second Division
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Ayr United
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Stranraer
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League table
References
See also
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1995–96 in Scottish football
The 1995–96 season was the 99th season of competitive football in Scotland.
Scottish Premier Division
Summary
Rangers won the Premier Division with a record 87 points, finishing four ahead of rivals Celtic. Aberdeen were third with 55 point ...
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Scottish First Division seasons
Scot
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