lists:tables:league: ← 95-961996-9797-98 →


notes
  • Relegated Partick Thistle and Falkirk, together with promoted Stirling Albion (champions) and East Fife (runners-up) were the new participants.
  • 3 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw. Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • Table per John Litster, data integrity verified by the Thistle Archive.
  • Abbreviations (where necessary): P = Promoted; PPOL = Promotion play-offs loser; R = Relegated.
  • 2nd Bottom Premier v 2nd Top First 2 Leg Play Off is played for the last time.
  • 2nd Bottom Premier v 2nd Top First 2 Leg Play Off: Hibernian 1 Airdrieonians 0 (17 May 1997); Airdrieonians 2 Hibernian 4 (22 May 1997).

see also:
1996-97 (season overview) →
Results Summary: PTFC League →
Results Summary: PTFC League (home) →
Results Summary: PTFC League (away) →
Results Summary: League finish averages →

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