Scottish Premier League 2005-06

The 2005–06 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic. As league champions, Celtic qualified for the UEFA Champions League, with runners-up Hearts also qualifying. This marked the first time since 1995 that a club outside the Old Firm of Celtic and Rangers finished in the top two. Third-placed Rangers qualified for the UEFA Cup, as did Scottish Second Division champions Gretna, who took the Scottish Cup place despite losing the final to Hearts. L... more

The 2005–06 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic. As league champions, Celtic qualified for the UEFA Champions League, with runners-up Hearts also qualifying. This marked the first time since 1995 that a club outside the Old Firm of Celtic and Rangers finished in the top two. Third-placed Rangers qualified for the UEFA Cup, as did Scottish Second Division champions Gretna, who took the Scottish Cup place despite losing the final to Hearts. Livingston were relegated, and Scottish First Division winners St. Mirren were promoted. Kris Boyd was the top scorer with 32 goals (17 for Rangers after 15 for Kilmarnock). Promoted from First Division to Premier League Relegated from Premier League to First Division Source: SPL official website Source: SPL official website The average attendances for SPL clubs during the 2005/06 season are shown below: Source: SPL official website less