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
11 November – Duncan Ferguson makes his debut, playing for Dundee United against Rangers at Ibrox, in a match they won 2–1.
Scottish Premier Division
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 CompetitionWinnerScoreRunner-upScottish Cup 1990–91Motherwell4 – 3 Dundee UnitedLeague Cup 1990–91Rangers2 – 1 CelticChallenge CupDundee3 – 2 Ayr UnitedYouth CupDundee United2 – 0HibernianJunior CupAuchinleck Talbot1 – 0Newtongrange Star
Individual honours
SPFA awards AwardWinnerClubPlayers' Player of the Year Paul Elliott CelticYoung Player of the Year Eoin Jess Aberdeen
SFWA awards AwardWinnerClub Footballer of the Year Maurice Malpas Dundee United Manager of the Year Alex Totten St Johnstone
Scotland national team
DateVenueOpponentsCompetitionScotland scorer(s)12 September 1990Hampden Park, Glasgow (H) Romania2–1ECQG2John Robertson, Ally McCoist17 October 1990Hampden Park, Glasgow (H) Switzerland2–1ECQG2John Robertson, Gary McAllister14 November 1990Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia (A) Bulgaria1–1ECQG2Ally McCoist6 February 1991Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow (H) USSR0–1Friendly27 March 1991Hampden Park, Glasgow (H) Bulgaria1–1ECQG2John Collins1 May 1991Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle (A) San Marino2–0ECQG2Gordon Strachan (pen.), Gordon Durie
Key: (H) = Home match (A) = Away match ECQG2 = European Championship qualifying – Group 2
See also 1990–91 Aberdeen F.C. season 1990–91 Dundee United F.C. season 1990–91 Rangers F.C. season
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