1916–17 in Scottish football


The 1916–17 season was the 44th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 27th season of the Scottish Football League.

Scottish Football League

Champions: Celtic
Note: Due to increasing travel difficulties under war-time conditions, Aberdeen, Dundee and Raith Rovers were asked to retire from the League at the end of the season. Clydebank were elected to maintain an even number of teams.

Scottish Cup

There was no Scottish Cup competition played.

Other honours

County

CompetitionWinnerScoreRunner-up
Dumbartonshire CupClydebankDumbarton Harp
East of Scotland ShieldHibernian4 – 0Hearts
Fife CupCowdenbeath0 – 0East Fife
Glasgow CupCeltic3 – 2Clyde
Lanarkshire CupWishaw Thistle
Linlithgowshire CupArmadale2 – 1Broxburn

Junior Cup

St Mirren Juniors won the Scottish Junior Cup after a 1–0 win over Renfrew in the final.

Scotland national team

There were no Scotland matches played with the British Home Championship suspended due to World War I.