Football holds a special place in the hearts of many Scots, with the sport enjoying significant popularity throughout the country. The best teams are able to attract large fanbases, and the
typically saw crowds of nearly 59,000 in 2023/24 season. Meanwhile, the
amounted to approximately 41.4 million British pounds in 2022, representing a small decrease on the previous year. However, this could be in part explained by Scotland hosting four UEFA European Championship games in 2021.
Who are the leading football clubs in Scotland?
The Old Firm clubs, referring to Glaswegian rivals Celtic and Rangers, have dominated Scottish football for many years. As of 2024, Rangers had won the
most Scottish Premiership titles, with a total of 55 compared to Celtic's 54. In their title-winning 2023/24 season, Celtic had the
most valuable squad in the Scottish Premiership, with a combined transfer value of almost 117 million euros, while Rangers' squad was worth approximately 109 million euros. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Old Firm clubs had the most expensive
season ticket prices in Scottish football in that season, with Celtic’s cheapest offering amounting to 559 British pounds. By contrast, the country’s cheapest season ticket could be found at Edinburgh City, costing 155 British pounds.
How successful are the Scottish national football teams?
As of April 2024, Scotland ranked 39th in
FIFA’s rankings of men's national football teams, with the team having qualified for
EURO 2024 in the previous year. Meanwhile,
Scotland's women's team ranked 24th. Both national teams have featured a host of iconic players throughout the years, with the
all-time top scorers for the Scotland men’s team including greats such as Denis Law and Kenny Dalglish. Meanwhile, the player with the
most appearances for the Scotland women’s team was Gemma Fay, who played over 200 international games. Scotland continues to develop promising young players, with the likes of Ben Doak and Billy Gilmour set to entertain crowds for years to come.
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