general notes
  • Relegated Raith Rovers, together with promoted Ayr United (champions) and Hamilton Academical (runners-up) were the new participants.
  • 3 points for a win.
  • Those finishing level on points were placed in order of superior goal difference, then by goals scored.
  • With the advent of the new SPL, set to launch in 1998-99, only the First Division champion club is to be "invited" to join per season. So, it's back to 1 up / 1 down between the Top 2 Leagues. This arrangement lasts for 15 consecutive seasons of the SPL's existence, excepting season 1999-00 when there was no relegation and 2 were allowed up for the establishment of a 12 club format.
  • Table figures supplied by John Litster, with the data integrity verified by the Thistle Archive.


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