Season | 2022–23 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
2022–23 in Scottish football | ||
---|---|---|
Premiership champions | ||
Celtic | ||
Championship champions | ||
Dundee | ||
League 1 champions | ||
Dunfermline Athletic | ||
League 2 champions | ||
Stirling Albion | ||
Scottish Cup winners | ||
Celtic | ||
League Cup winners | ||
Celtic | ||
Challenge Cup winners | ||
Hamilton Academical | ||
Youth Cup winners | ||
Celtic | ||
Teams in Europe | ||
Celtic, Rangers, Heart of Midlothian, Dundee United, Motherwell | ||
Scotland national team | ||
UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying |
The 2022–23 season was the 126th season of competitive football in Scotland. The domestic season began on 9 July 2022 with the first Scottish League Cup group stage matches, and the first round of matches in the 2022–23 Scottish Premiership were played on 30 July.
Transfer deals
Main articles: List of Scottish football transfers summer 2022 and List of Scottish football transfers winter 2022–23League competitions
Scottish Premiership
Main article: 2022–23 Scottish PremiershipPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Celtic (C) | 38 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 114 | 34 | +80 | 99 | Qualification for the Champions League group stage |
2 | Rangers | 38 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 93 | 37 | +56 | 92 | Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round |
3 | Aberdeen | 38 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 56 | 60 | −4 | 57 | Qualification for the Europa League play-off round |
4 | Heart of Midlothian | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 63 | 57 | +6 | 54 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League third qualifying round |
5 | Hibernian | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 57 | 59 | −2 | 52 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round |
6 | St Mirren | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 61 | −18 | 46 | |
7 | Motherwell | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 50 | |
8 | Livingston | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 36 | 60 | −24 | 46 | |
9 | St Johnstone | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 41 | 59 | −18 | 43 | |
10 | Kilmarnock | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 37 | 62 | −25 | 40 | |
11 | Ross County (O) | 38 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 37 | 60 | −23 | 34 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off final |
12 | Dundee United (R) | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 40 | 70 | −30 | 31 | Relegation to Championship |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-Head points; 5) Head-to-Head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only if deciding champion, UEFA competitions qualification, second stage group allocation or relegation).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Teams play each other three times (33 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top six and the bottom six).
Scottish Championship
Main article: 2022–23 Scottish ChampionshipPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dundee (C, P) | 36 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 66 | 40 | +26 | 63 | Promotion to the Premiership |
2 | Ayr United | 36 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 61 | 43 | +18 | 58 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off semi-final |
3 | Queen's Park | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 63 | 52 | +11 | 58 | Qualification for the Premiership play-off quarter-final |
4 | Partick Thistle | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 65 | 45 | +20 | 57 | |
5 | Greenock Morton | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 53 | 43 | +10 | 57 | |
6 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 36 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 52 | 47 | +5 | 55 | |
7 | Raith Rovers | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 49 | −3 | 43 | |
8 | Arbroath | 36 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 29 | 47 | −18 | 34 | |
9 | Hamilton Academical (R) | 36 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 63 | −32 | 31 | Qualification for the Championship play-offs |
10 | Cove Rangers (R) | 36 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 75 | −37 | 31 | Relegation to League One |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Scottish League One
Main article: 2022–23 Scottish League OnePos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dunfermline Athletic (C, P) | 36 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 63 | 21 | +42 | 81 | Promotion to the Championship |
2 | Falkirk | 36 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 70 | 39 | +31 | 67 | Qualification for the Championship play-offs |
3 | Airdrieonians (O, P) | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 82 | 51 | +31 | 60 | |
4 | Alloa Athletic | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 56 | 47 | +9 | 57 | |
5 | Queen of the South | 36 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 54 | |
6 | Edinburgh | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 60 | 55 | +5 | 51 | |
7 | Montrose | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 50 | 55 | −5 | 48 | |
8 | Kelty Hearts | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 39 | 54 | −15 | 40 | |
9 | Clyde (R) | 36 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 35 | 68 | −33 | 24 | Qualification for the League One play-offs |
10 | Peterhead (R) | 36 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 19 | 84 | −65 | 16 | Relegation to League Two |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Scottish League Two
Main article: 2022–23 Scottish League TwoPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Stirling Albion (C, P) | 36 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 67 | 37 | +30 | 73 | Promotion to League One |
2 | Dumbarton | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 49 | 39 | +10 | 62 | Qualification for the League One play-offs |
3 | Annan Athletic (O, P) | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 61 | 51 | +10 | 51 | |
4 | East Fife | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 54 | 50 | +4 | 50 | |
5 | Forfar Athletic | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 48 | |
6 | Stenhousemuir | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 51 | 55 | −4 | 47 | |
7 | Stranraer | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 43 | 57 | −14 | 45 | |
8 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 36 | 47 | −11 | 42 | |
9 | Elgin City | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 44 | 62 | −18 | 40 | |
10 | Albion Rovers (R) | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 47 | 48 | −1 | 39 | Qualification for the League Two play-off final |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Non-league football
Level 5
Main articles: 2022–23 Highland Football League and 2022–23 Lowland Football League
(C) Champions |
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
|
Level 6
Highland
Main articles: 2022–23 Midlands Football League, 2022–23 North Caledonian Football League, and 2022–23 North Region Junior Football League
(C) Champions |
(C) Champions |
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
|
Lowland
Main articles: 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League, 2022–23 South of Scotland Football League, and 2022–23 West of Scotland Football LeagueHonours
Cup honours
Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Match report |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022–23 Scottish Cup | Celtic | 3–1 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | BBC Sport |
2022–23 League Cup | Celtic | 2–1 | Rangers | BBC Sport |
2022–23 Challenge Cup | Hamilton Academical | 1–0 | Raith Rovers | BBC Sport |
2022–23 South Challenge Cup | The Spartans | 2–1 | Drumchapel United | |
2022–23 Youth Cup | Celtic | 6–5 (aet) | Rangers | BBC Sport |
2022–23 Junior Cup | Cumnock Juniors | 1–0 | Rutherglen Glencairn | BBC Sport |
Non-league honours
Level | Competition | Winner |
---|---|---|
5 | Highland League | Brechin City |
Lowland League | The Spartans | |
6 | Midlands League | Carnoustie Panmure |
North Caledonian League | Loch Ness | |
North Premier Division | Culter | |
East of Scotland League Premier Division | Linlithgow Rose | |
South of Scotland League | Abbey Vale | |
West of Scotland League Premier Division | Beith Juniors | |
7 | North Championship | Sunnybank |
East of Scotland League First Division | Dunbar United | |
West of Scotland League First Division | Gartcairn | |
8 | East of Scotland League Second Division | Whitburn |
West of Scotland League Second Division | Renfrew | |
9 | East of Scotland League Third Division | Bo'ness Athletic |
West of Scotland League Third Division | Vale of Clyde | |
10 | West of Scotland League Fourth Division | West Park United |
Individual honours
PFA Scotland awards
Award | Winner | Team |
---|---|---|
Players' Player of the Year | Kyogo Furuhashi | Celtic |
Young Player of the Year | Malik Tillman | Rangers |
Manager of the Year | Ange Postecoglou | Celtic |
Championship Player | Dipo Akinyemi | Ayr United |
League One Player | Calum Gallagher | Airdrieonians |
League Two Player | Charlie Reilly | Albion Rovers |
SFWA awards
Award | Winner | Team |
---|---|---|
Footballer of the Year | Kyogo Furuhashi | Celtic |
Young Player of the Year | Max Johnston | Motherwell |
Manager of the Year | Ange Postecoglou | Celtic |
Scottish clubs in Europe
Main articles: 2022–23 UEFA Champions League, 2022–23 UEFA Europa League, and 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference LeagueSummary
Club | Competitions | Started round | Final round | Coef. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Celtic | UEFA Champions League | Group stage | Group stage | 6.000 |
Rangers | UEFA Champions League | Third qualifying round | Group stage | 6.500 |
Heart of Midlothian | UEFA Europa League | Play-off round | Play-off round | 4.000 |
UEFA Conference League | Group stage | Group stage | ||
Dundee United | UEFA Conference League | Third qualifying round | Third qualifying round | 1.000 |
Motherwell | UEFA Conference League | Second qualifying round | Second qualifying round | 0.000 |
Total | 17.500 | |||
Average | 3.500 |
Celtic
- UEFA Champions League
Celtic entered the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League in the group stage, having won the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership.
Celtic v Real Madrid6 September 2022 Group F | Celtic | 0–3 | Real Madrid | Glasgow |
Report | Vinícius 56' Modrić 60' Hazard 77' |
Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 57,057 Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland) |
14 September 2022 Group F | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1–1 | Celtic | Warsaw |
Mudryk 29' | Report | Bondarenko 10' (o.g.) | Stadium: Stadion Wojska Polskiego Attendance: 20,697 Referee: Glenn Nyberg (Sweden) |
5 October 2022 Group F | RB Leipzig | 3–1 | Celtic | Leipzig |
Nkunku 27' Silva 64', 77' |
Jota 47' | Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 45,228 Referee: Espen Eskås (Norway) |
11 October 2022 Group F | Celtic | 0–2 | RB Leipzig | Glasgow |
Report | Werner 75' Forsberg 84' |
Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 57,565 Referee: Halil Umut Meler (Turkey) |
25 October 2022 Group F | Celtic | 1–1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Glasgow |
Giakoumakis 34' | Report | Mudryk 58' | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 57,478 Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands) |
2 November 2022 Group F | Real Madrid | 5–1 | Celtic | Madrid |
Modrić 6' (pen.) Rodrygo 21' (pen.) Asensio 51' Vinícius 61' Valverde 71' |
Report | Jota 84' | Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Attendance: 52,511 Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France) |
Rangers
- UEFA Champions League
Rangers entered the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League in the third qualifying round, having finished second in the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership.
Union SG v Rangers2 August 2022 QR3 | Union SG | 2–0 | Rangers | Leuven |
Teuma 27' Vanzeir 76' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Den Dreef Attendance: 1,100 Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
9 August 2022 QR3 | Rangers | 3–0 (3–2 agg.) | Union SG | Glasgow |
Tavernier 45' (pen.) Colak 58' Tillman 78' |
Report | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 48,454 Referee: Anastasios Sidiropoulos (Greece) |
16 August 2022 PO | Rangers | 2–2 | PSV Eindhoven | Glasgow |
Čolak 40' Lawrence 70' |
Report | Sangaré 37' Obispo 78' |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 49,097 Referee: Daniele Orsato (Italy) |
24 August 2022 PO | PSV Eindhoven | 0–1 (2–3 agg.) | Rangers | Eindhoven |
Report | Čolak 60' | Stadium: Philips Stadion Attendance: 34,893 Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland) |
7 September 2022 Group A | Ajax | 4–0 | Rangers | Amsterdam |
Álvarez 17' Berghuis 32' Kudus 33' Bergwijn 80' |
Report | Stadium: Johan Cruyff Arena Attendance: 52,862 Referee: Tobias Stieler (Germany) |
14 September 2022 Group A | Rangers | 0–3 | Napoli | Glasgow |
Report | Politano 68' (pen.) Raspadori 85' Ndombele 90+1' |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 50,121 Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (Spain) |
4 October 2022 Group A | Liverpool | 2–0 | Rangers | Liverpool |
Alexander-Arnold 7' Salah 53' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 49,512 Referee: Clément Turpin (France) |
12 October 2022 Group A | Rangers | 1–7 | Liverpool | Glasgow |
Arfield 17' | Report | Firmino 24', 55' Núñez 66' Salah 76', 80', 81' Elliott 87' |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 48,820 Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia) |
26 October 2022 Group A | Napoli | 3–0 | Rangers | Naples |
Simeone 11', 16' Østigård 80' |
Report | Stadium: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Attendance: 39,835 Referee: Halil Umut Meler (Turkey) |
1 November 2022 Group A | Rangers | 1–3 | Ajax | Glasgow |
Tavernier 87' (pen.) | Report | Berghuis 4' Kudus 29' Conceição 89' |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 48,817 Referee: Glenn Nyberg (Sweden) |
Heart of Midlothian
- UEFA Europa League
Hearts entered the 2022–23 UEFA Europa League in the playoff round, having finished third in the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership.
Zürich v Heart of Midlothian18 August 2022 PO | Zürich | 2–1 | Heart of Midlothian | St. Gallen |
Guerrero 32' Džemaili 34' |
Report | Shankland 22' (pen.) | Stadium: Kybunpark Attendance: 7,958 Referee: Bartosz Frankowski (Poland) |
25 August 2022 PO | Heart of Midlothian | 0–1 (1–3 agg.) | Zürich | Edinburgh |
Report | Rohner 80' | Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 17,225 Referee: Lawrence Visser (Belgium) |
- UEFA Europa Conference League
8 September 2022 Group A | Heart of Midlothian | 0–4 | İstanbul Başakşehir | Edinburgh |
Report | Kaldırım 26' Ndayishimiye 67' Kingsley 75' (o.g.) Özcan 82' |
Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 15,131 Referee: Krzysztof Jakubik (Poland) |
15 September 2022 Group A | RFS Riga | 0–2 | Heart of Midlothian | Riga |
Report | Shankland 43' (pen.) Forrest 90+3' |
Stadium: Skonto Stadium Attendance: 6,747 Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (North Macedonia) |
6 October 2022 Group A | Heart of Midlothian | 0–3 | Fiorentina | Edinburgh |
Report | Mandragora 4' Kouamé 42' Jović 79' |
Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 17,243 Referee: Erik Lambrechts (Belgium) |
13 October 2022 Group A | Fiorentina | 5–1 | Heart of Midlothian | Florence |
Jović 6' Biraghi 22' González 32', 79' (pen.) Barák 38' |
Report | Humphrys 47' | Stadium: Stadio Artemio Franchi Attendance: 18,576 Referee: Ivan Bebek (Croatia) |
27 October 2022 Group A | Heart of Midlothian | 2–1 | RFS Riga | Edinburgh |
Shankland 3' Halliday 12' |
Report | Friesenbichler 39' | Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 15,863 Referee: Bram Van Driessche (Belgium) |
3 November 2022 Group A | İstanbul Başakşehir | 3–1 | Heart of Midlothian | Istanbul |
Ndayishimiye 4' Gürler 33' Özcan 64' |
Report | Atkinson 90' | Stadium: Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium Attendance: 4,824 Referee: Goga Kikacheishvili (Georgia) |
Dundee United
- UEFA Europa Conference League
Dundee United entered the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League in the third qualifying round, after finishing fourth in the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership.
Dundee United v AZ Alkmaar4 August 2022 QR3 | Dundee United | 1–0 | AZ Alkmaar | Dundee |
Middleton 61' | Report | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 10,181 Referee: Vítor Ferreira (Portugal) |
11 August 2022 QR3 | AZ Alkmaar | 7–0 (7–1 agg.) | Dundee United | Alkmaar |
Pavlidis 21', 36' Reijnders 31', 41' Evjen 44' D. de Wit 46' Lahdo 74' |
Report | Stadium: AFAS Stadion Attendance: 11,005 Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (Spain) |
Motherwell
- UEFA Europa Conference League
Motherwell entered the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League in the second qualifying round, after finishing fifth in the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership.
Motherwell v Sligo Rovers21 July 2022 QR2 | Motherwell | 0–1 | Sligo Rovers | Motherwell |
Report | Keena 27' | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 7,227 Referee: Kári Á Høvdanum (Faroe Islands) |
28 July 2022 QR2 | Sligo Rovers | 2–0 (3–0 agg.) | Motherwell | Sligo |
Blaney 4' Mata 90+1' |
Report | Stadium: The Showgrounds Attendance: 3,876 Referee: Bojan Pandžić (Sweden) |
Scotland national team
Main article: Scotland national football team 2020–39 results Scotland v Ukraine21 September 2022 Nations League B | Scotland | 3–0 | Ukraine | Glasgow |
McGinn 70' Dykes 80', 87' |
Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 42,846 Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy) |
24 September 2022 Nations League B | Scotland | 2–1 | Republic of Ireland | Glasgow |
Hendry 50' Christie 82' (pen.) |
Report | Egan 18' | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 48,853 Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland) |
27 September 2022 Nations League B | Ukraine | 0–0 | Scotland | Kraków |
Report | Stadium: Jozef Pilsudski Stadium Attendance: 13,534 Referee: Anastasios Sidiropoulos (Greece) |
16 November 2022 Friendly | Turkey | 2–1 | Scotland | Diyarbakir |
Kabak 40' Under 49' |
Report | McGinn 62' | Stadium: Diyarbakir Stadium Attendance: 28,348 Referee: Visar Kastrati (Kosovo) |
25 March 2023 Euro 2024 qualifying | Scotland | 3–0 | Cyprus | Glasgow |
14:00 | McGinn 21' McTominay 87', 90+3' |
Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 48,195 Referee: Duje Strukan (Croatia) |
28 March 2023 Euro 2024 qualifying | Scotland | 2–0 | Spain | Glasgow |
19:45 | McTominay 7', 51' | Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 47,976 Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland) |
17 June 2023 Euro 2024 qualifying | Norway | 1–2 | Scotland | Oslo |
Haaland 61' (pen.) | Report | Dykes 87' McLean 89' |
Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 25,791 Referee: Matej Jug (Slovenia) |
20 June 2023 Euro 2024 qualifying | Scotland | 2–0 | Georgia | Glasgow |
McGregor 6' McTominay 47' |
Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 50,062 Referee: Istvan Vad (Hungary) |
Women's football
SWPL 1
Main article: 2022–23 Scottish Women's Premier LeagueRegular season
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Glasgow City | 22 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 7 | +87 | 62 | Qualification for the Top six |
2 | Celtic | 22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 90 | 4 | +86 | 56 | |
3 | Rangers | 22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 89 | 5 | +84 | 55 | |
4 | Heart of Midlothian | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 19 | +14 | 40 | |
5 | Hibernian | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 45 | 34 | +11 | 32 | |
6 | Partick Thistle | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 50 | −13 | 31 | |
7 | Motherwell | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 39 | −11 | 30 | Qualification for the Bottom six |
8 | Spartans | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | −19 | 26 | |
9 | Dundee United | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 61 | −40 | 17 | |
10 | Aberdeen | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 56 | −36 | 15 | |
11 | Hamilton Academical | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 74 | −54 | 13 | |
12 | Glasgow Women | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 115 | −109 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Top six
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Glasgow City (C) | 32 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 112 | 18 | +94 | 83 | Qualification for the Champions League first round |
2 | Celtic | 32 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 115 | 11 | +104 | 81 | |
3 | Rangers | 32 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 111 | 9 | +102 | 78 | |
4 | Heart of Midlothian | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 39 | 42 | −3 | 49 | |
5 | Hibernian | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 54 | 51 | +3 | 39 | |
6 | Partick Thistle | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 42 | 73 | −31 | 32 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions
Bottom six
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | Spartans | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 48 | 51 | −3 | 54 | |
8 | Motherwell | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 52 | 53 | −1 | 47 | |
9 | Aberdeen | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 39 | 77 | −38 | 30 | |
10 | Dundee United | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 45 | 76 | −31 | 29 | |
11 | Hamilton Academical (Q) | 32 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 38 | 93 | −55 | 27 | Qualification for the SWPL1 relegation/promotion play-off |
12 | Glasgow Women (R) | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 150 | −141 | 0 | Relegation to the SWPL2 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
SWPL 2
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Montrose (C, P) | 24 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 75 | 25 | +50 | 55 | Promotion to SWPL1 |
2 | Gartcairn | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 42 | Qualification for the promotion play-off |
3 | St Johnstone | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 35 | −1 | 39 | |
4 | Kilmarnock | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 25 | +9 | 37 | |
5 | Boroughmuir Thistle | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 38 | +15 | 35 | |
6 | Queen's Park | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 42 | −1 | 32 | |
7 | Stirling University | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 65 | −37 | 18 | Qualification for the SWPL2 relegation/promotion play-off |
8 | East Fife | 24 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 62 | −39 | 9 | Relegation to the SWF Championship |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
League honours
Division | Winner |
---|---|
2022–23 SWPL 1 | Glasgow City |
2022–23 SWPL 2 | Montrose |
2022–23 SWF Championship | Livingston |
2022–23 SWF League One | FC Edinburgh |
2022 Scottish Women's Football League North/East | |
2022 Scottish Women's Football League West/South West | |
2022 Scottish Women's Football League Central/South East | |
2022 Highlands and Islands League | Buckie |
Cup honours
Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Match report |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022–23 Scottish Women's Cup | Celtic | 2–0 | Rangers | BBC Sport |
2022–23 Scottish Women's Premier League Cup | Rangers | 2–0 | Hibernian | Football Scotland |
SWF Championship Cup | FC Edinburgh | 0–0 | Dryburgh Athletic | |
SWFL Cup | Harmony Row | 3–2 | Linlithgow Rose | |
Highlands and Islands League Cup | Buckie | 2–2 a.e.t.
(3–1 pen) |
Sutherland | scotwomenfootball |
- After extra time; FC Edinburgh won 5–4 in penalty shootout.
Individual honours
Award | Winner | Team |
---|---|---|
Players' Player of the Year | Caitlin Hayes | Celtic |
Players' Young Player of the Year | Emma Watson | Rangers |
UEFA Women's Champions League
Rangers and Glasgow City qualified for the Women's Champions League.
Rangers
Ferencváros v Rangers18 August 2022 QR1 | Ferencváros | 1–3 | Rangers | Katerini |
Fishley 69' | Report | Danielsson 14' (pen.) Cornet 48' Hay 89' |
Stadium: Katerini Stadium Referee: Jurgita Mačikunytė (Lithuania) |
21 August 2022 QR1 | PAOK | 0–4 | Rangers | Katerini |
Report | Docherty 50' Davison 58' Papaioannou 70' (o.g.) Arnot 86' |
Stadium: Katerini Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Alina Peşu (Romania) |
20 September 2022 QR2 | Rangers | 2–3 | Benfica | Glasgow |
McCoy 25', 58' | Report | Vitória 38', 56' Esson 78' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 3,522 Referee: Ivana Martinčić (Croatia) |
28 September 2022 QR2 | Benfica | 2–1 (a.e.t.) (5–3 agg.) | Rangers | Seixal |
Lacasse 93' Silva 119' |
Report | Watson 87' | Stadium: Futebol Campus Attendance: 973 Referee: Marina Živković (Serbia) |
Glasgow City
Glasgow City v Roma18 August 2022 QR1 | Glasgow City | 1–3 | Roma | Glasgow |
Report | Stadium: Petershill Park Referee: Ainara Acevedo (Spain) |
21 August 2022 QR1 | Servette | 1–0 | Glasgow City | Glasgow |
Korhonen 90+2' | Report | Stadium: Petershill Park Attendance: 162 Referee: Frida Mia Klarlund (Denmark) |
Scotland women's national team
Main article: Scotland women's national football team 2020–29 results Netherlands v Scotland2 September 2022 Friendly | Netherlands | 2–1 | Scotland | Zwolle |
Miedema 11' Kalma 88' |
Report | Emslie 12' | Stadium: MAC³PARK Stadion Referee: Angelika Söder (Germany) |
6 September 2022 2023 WCQ | Faroe Islands | 0–6 | Scotland | Tórshavn |
Report | Docherty 17' Weir 40' Cuthbert 45' Thomas 45+1' Corsie 53' Beattie 68' |
Stadium: Tórsvøllur Referee: Katarzyna Lisiecka-sek (Poland) |
6 October 2022 2023 WCQ | Scotland | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Austria | Glasgow |
Harrison 92' | Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 10,182 Referee: Jana Adámková (Czech Republic) |
11 October 2022 2023 WCQ | Scotland | 0–1 | Republic of Ireland | Glasgow |
Report | Barrett 72' | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 10,708 Referee: Esther Staubli (Switzerland) |
14 November 2022 Friendly | Scotland | 2–1 | Venezuela | Arcos de la Frontera |
Clark 36' Emslie 40' |
Report | Castellanos 59' | Stadium: Estadio Antonio Bardillo Referee: Zulema González González (Spain) |
15 February 2023 Pinatar Cup | Iceland | 2–0 | Scotland | San Pedro del Pinatar |
Kristinsdóttir 50', 51' | Report | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia) |
18 February 2023 Pinatar Cup | Scotland | 2–1 | Philippines | San Pedro del Pinatar |
Davidson 39' Corsie 57' |
Report | Serrano 90' | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia) |
21 February 2023 Pinatar Cup | Scotland | 1–1 | Wales | San Pedro del Pinatar |
Howard 8' | Report | Holland 42' | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Referee: Lucie Sulcova (Czechia) |
7 April 2023 Friendly | Australia | 0–1 | Scotland | London |
Report | Docherty 46' | Stadium: Plough Lane Referee: Louise Thompson (Northern Ireland) |
11 April 2023 Friendly | Scotland | 4–0 | Costa Rica | Glasgow |
Watson 5', 66' Alvarado 28' (o.g.) Weir 37' |
Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Referee: Kirsty Dowle (England) |
Deaths
- 1 July: Drew Busby, 74, Third Lanark, Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians, Heart of Midlothian, Morton and Queen of the South forward; Queen of the South manager.
- 2 July: Andy Goram, 58, Hibernian, Rangers, Motherwell, Hamilton Academical, Queen of the South, Elgin City and Scotland goalkeeper.
- 8 July: Harry Mowbray, 75, Cowdenbeath and St Mirren defender.
- 9 July: Davie Robb, 74, Aberdeen, Dunfermline Athletic and Scotland forward.
- 9 July: Adam Strachan, 35, Partick Thistle, Ross County, Clyde, Arbroath, Dumbarton and Albion Rovers midfielder.
- 10 July: Ken Armstrong, 63, Kilmarnock defender.
- 1 August: John Hughes, 79, Celtic and Scotland forward; Stranraer manager.
- 11 August: Pat Liney, 86, Dundee and St Mirren goalkeeper.
- August: Billy Hodgson, 87, St Johnstone and Hamilton Academical outside-right.
- 8 September: Dave Smith, Dundee manager.
- 11 September: Chris Robinson, 71, Heart of Midlothian chairman and chief executive.
- 12 September: Ken Brownlee, 87, Aberdeen, Third Lanark and St Johnstone wing half.
- 25 September: Roy MacLaren, 92, St Johnstone goalkeeper.
- 8 October: John Duncan, 73, Dundee forward.
- 20 October: Jimmy Millar, 87, Dunfermline Athletic, Rangers, Dundee United and Scotland forward; Raith Rovers manager.
- 30 October: Sammy Wilson, 85, Falkirk and Dundee forward.
- 15 November: Jimmy O'Rourke, 76, Hibernian, St Johnstone and Motherwell forward.
- 20 November: Norrie Davidson, 88, Aberdeen, Heart of Midlothian, Dundee United, Partick Thistle and St Mirren forward.
- c.29 November: Alex Lamond, St Johnstone chairman.
- 14 December: Alex Duchart, 89, Hibernian, Third Lanark, East Fife, Dumbarton and Falkirk winger.
- c.14 December: Jim Boyd, 66, Clyde and Motherwell defender.
- 1 January: Frank McGarvey, 66, St Mirren, Celtic, Queen of the South, Clyde and Scotland forward; Queen of the South manager.
- January: Andy Graham, 66, Dundee United, Forfar Athletic, Raith Rovers, Stirling Albion and Kilmarnock goalkeeper.
- 23 January: Patrizio Billio, 48, Dundee and Aberdeen midfielder.
- 6 February: Billy Thomson, 64, Partick Thistle, St Mirren, Dundee United, Clydebank, Motherwell, Rangers, Dundee and Scotland goalkeeper.
- 21 February: Ron Gordon, 68, Hibernian chairman.
- 1 March: Allan McGraw, 83, Morton and Hibernian forward; Morton manager.
- 14 March: Chris Shevlane, 80, Hearts, Celtic, Hibernian and Morton defender.
- 14 March: John Sweeney, 88, Dunfermline Athletic left-back.
- 21 March: Willie Bell, 85, Queen's Park and Scotland left-back.
- 13 April: Willie Callaghan, 56, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Clyde, Albion Rovers, Montrose, Meadowbank Thistle, Livingston and Partick Thistle forward.
- c.16 April: Eddie Colquhoun, 78, Scotland centre-back.
- 11 May: Andy Provan, 79, St Mirren winger.
- 22 May: Hugh Strachan, 84, Motherwell, Greenock Morton, Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle defender.
- 24 May: Harry Gould, 74, Grade one referee.
- 10 June: Adrian Sprott, 61, Meadowbank Thistle, Hamilton Academical and Stenhousemuir player.
- 15 June: Gordon McQueen, 70, St Mirren and Scotland defender; Airdrieonians manager.
- 26 June: Craig Brown, 82, Rangers, Dundee and Falkirk wing half; Clyde, Scotland, Motherwell and Aberdeen manager.
Retirements
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (September 2022) |
- 18 June 2022: Paul Caddis, 34, former Scotland, Celtic and Dundee United defender.
- 22 June 2022: Jamie Ness, 31, former Rangers, Dundee and Forfar Athletic midfielder.
Notes and references
- Durent, Jamie (19 January 2022). "SPFL release key dates for the 2022-23 season". Press & Journal. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- "Scottish Premiership Table". BBC. 12 May 2024.
- "cinch Premiership League Table". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League (Rule Number C35-C37)" (PDF). SPFL. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- "cinch Championship Table". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF). SPFL. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- "cinch League One Table". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF). SPFL. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- "cinch League Two Table". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF). SPFL. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- Cryle, Ryan (26 October 2022). "Banks o' Dee hammered with 24-POINT penalty as player registration issue sees them drop to bottom of Breedon Highland League". The Press and Journal. Aberdeen Journals. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
The administrative error – which saw two unregistered Dee players involved in nine infringements across eight Highland League matches – means the Aberdeen side are now rock-bottom of the division on -1 points in their first Highland League campaign. League rules state clubs receive a mandatory three-point deduction for every match in which an ineligible player is involved.
- "Highland League Table". BBC. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- "Highland Football League, Scotland - League Table". Highland Football League. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- "Summary - Football League". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- "League Table". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- Gill, Roy (20 February 2023). "Roselea confirm Midlands move". Pitchero.com. Pitch Hero Ltd. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- "League Table". Scottish Junior FA. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- "Tables". South of Scotland Football League. South of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- McGowan, Eric (26 August 2022). "Ayrshire West of Scotland League clubs docked points and fined amid ineligible player chaos". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- McGilvray, Andy (13 December 2022). "Cambuslang Rangers 'crucified' by league chiefs, says co-boss Billy Campbell". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Caitlin Hayes win PFA Scotland player of the year awards". BBC Sport. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- "Kyogo crowned SFWA Player of the Year". scottishfwa.com. SFWA. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- Grant, Michael (21 May 2023). "SFWA Young Player of the Year Max Johnston: It's my time to kick on". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- "Ange Postecoglou wins Manager of the Year". scottishfwa.com. SFWA. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- "Rangers meet Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Champions League qualifying". BBC Sport. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "Rangers set for Monaco or PSV in Champions League; Hearts face Linfield or Zurich in Europa League". BBC Sport. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- "Dundee Utd to meet Tuzla City or AZ as Motherwell learn potential opponents". BBC Sport. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dundee Utd & Motherwell prepare for Euro adventures". BBC Sport. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- "Motherwell vs. Sligo Rovers" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- "Sligo Rovers vs. Motherwell" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- "Summary – SWPL1". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- "Summary – SWPL1". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ SWPL1: Hamilton come from behind against Gartcairn to secure top-flight status, BBC Sport, 4 June 2023
- "Summary – SWPL1". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- Stirling University narrowly win SWPL 2 play-off, SheKicks, 5 June 2023
- "Summary – SWPL2". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- FC Edinburgh lift cup after tense penalty shoot-out, Scottish Women's Football, 11 December 2022
- "Harmony Row strike a second-half chord to lift cup". SWF. 26 June 2022. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022.
- "Women's Champions League: Rangers face Ferencvaros in round one qualifying, Glasgow City draw Roma". BBC Sport. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Anderson, Barry (1 July 2022). "Former Hearts hero Drew Busby dies aged 74". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- "Andy Goram: Scotland and Rangers goalkeeping great dies aged 58". BBC Sport. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- Iles, Marc (8 July 2022). "Ex-Bolton, Blackpool defender Henry Mowbray passes away at 75". Bolton News. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- Cryle, Ryan (9 July 2022). "'He was a smashing guy': Aberdeen legend Davie Robb dies aged 74". Press and Journal. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- Banks, Ben (10 July 2022). "Adam Strachan tributes paid as former Partick Thistle star passes away at 35". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- "Club mourns passing of Ken Armstrong". Southampton FC. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- "John Hughes: Celtic 'all-time great' dies aged 79". BBC Sport. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- Cran, George (11 August 2022). "Pat Liney: Dundee's legendary league-winning goalkeeper dies". The Courier. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- Billy Hodgson: 1935-2022
- "Dave Smith: 1933–2022". Plymouth Argyle FC. 10 September 2022.
- Loudon, Calum (11 September 2022). "Hearts announce death of former chairman and chief executive Chris Robinson". STV News. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- "Aberdeen's 'Mr Versatile' Ken Brownlee passes away aged 87 in South Africa", aberdeenlive.news. Accessed 13 September 2022.
- "Former Aston Villa assistant manager Roy MacLaren dies aged 92". Express and Star.
- "Legendary Chesterfield boss Duncan dies, aged 73". BBC Sport. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- "Rangers: Jimmy Millar dies aged 87". BBC Sport. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- "Club Condolences". Coleraine FC. November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- "Jimmy O'Rourke, 1946-2022". Hibernian FC. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- Law, Danny (21 November 2022). "Former Aberdeen forward Norrie Davidson dies at age of 88". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- Alex Lamond statement
- "REST IN PEACE ALEX DUCHART". Falkirk FC. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- Jim Boyd
- "Frank McGarvey: Former Celtic, St Mirren and Scotland forward dies from cancer aged 66". BBC Sport. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- Andy Graham
- "Former Aberdeen midfielder Billio dies aged 48". BBC Sport. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- "Dundee United goalkeeping legend Billy Thomson dies aged 64". STV News. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- "Statement From The Board Of Hibernian FC". Hibernian FC. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- "Allan McGraw: Former Morton player and manager dies aged 83". BBC Sport. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- "Condolences after the passing of former Celt, Chris Shevlane". Celtic FC. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- John Sweeney
- "RIP Willie Bell (1937-2023)". Leeds United. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- Cowdenbeath club tribute as 'Central Park hero' passes away
- Willie Callaghan: Ex Dunfermline, Kelty and Cowdenbeath player passes
- "RIP Eddie Colquhoun". Sheffield United FC. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- "RIP Andy Provan". Southport F.C. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- Hugh Strachan
- Brother’s tribute to Fife teacher who died playing golf
- Thomson, Paul (10 June 2023). "Rangers cup shock scorer and Hamilton Accies hero Adrian Sprott passes away, aged 61". Daily Record. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- "Gordon McQueen: Scotland, Manchester United, and Leeds United great dies aged 70". BBC Sport. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- "Craig Brown: Scotland's longest-serving manager dies aged 82". BBC Sport. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- "Ex-Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham & Bradford City defender retires aged 34". www.lancs.live. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/20227364, Ex-Rangers midfielder Jamie Ness retires from football aged 31, Glasgow Evening Times, 22 June 2022
Seasons in Scottish football | |
---|---|
|
2022–23 in Scottish football | |
---|---|
« 2021–22 2023–24 » | |
Domestic leagues | |
Domestic cups | |
European competitions | |
Related to national team | |
Transfers | |
Club seasons | |
Premiership | |
Championship | |
League One | |
League Two |
2022–23 in European men's football (UEFA) | |
---|---|
Domestic leagues |
|
Domestic cups |
|
League cups | |
Supercups |
|
UEFA competitions | |
International competitions |
2023 in association football | |
---|---|
AFC | |
CONCACAF | |
CONMEBOL | |
OFC | |
UEFA |