150 Years
of Scottish
Football

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1872

The First Men's International

Officially recognised by FIFA as the first international football match ever played, held on St Andrews Day 1872. This was the match that sparked international football.

1972

Ravenscraig pioneers to join SWNT

Ravenscraig pioneers to join Scotland Women's National Team on Hampden Park to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first-ever women's international.

1881

A History of Women's Football in Scotland

The story of women’s football began in Scotland and has a history that stretches back almost as long as the men’s game.

1873

The History of the Scottish Cup

When players step up to raise the Scottish Cup they are lifting one of football’s most cherished relics, the oldest national trophy in the world and the oldest trophy in association football.

The birth of the modern game

From the first international to record attendances, the story of Scottish football has moved in step with that of the global game.

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Legends of the Scottish Game

Scottish pioneers and legendary players and managers stand on the pantheon of football greats, shaping the game we know and love.

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