Glasgow and West of Scotland Football League

Glasgow and West of Scotland League
Founded1898
Abolished1907
Region Scotland
Number of teams6–8
Last championsClyde (2nd title)
Most successful club(s)Clyde (2 titles)
Kilmarnock (2 titles)
Morton (2 titles)

The Glasgow and West of Scotland Football League was formed in 1898 as one of several supplementary football leagues that operated at the time to give extra fixtures to the various Scottish Football League sides.[1]

The league folded in 1906 when the Scottish League's First Division expanded to 18 clubs.

Original members

The eight original members were Abercorn, Ayr Parkhouse (not a Scottish League side), Kilmarnock, Linthouse, Morton, Partick Thistle, Port Glasgow Athletic and St Mirren.

Membership

Champions

  • 1898–99 St Mirren
  • 1899–1900 Morton / Kilmarnock (shared)
  • 1900–01 Morton
  • 1901–02 Port Glasgow Athletic
  • 1902–03 Motherwell
  • 1903–04 Port Glasgow Athletic
  • 1904–05 Clyde
  • 1905–06 Kilmarnock

Glasgow and West of Scotland Shield

In 1907 a tournament was staged to determine which club would keep the championship shield for good. Clyde defeated Hamilton Accies in the final, 3–2 on aggregate over two legs.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Glasgow & West of Scotland League, Scottish Football Historical Archive, 19 August 2020