The 1896–97 Scottish Second Division was won by Partick Thistle with Dumbarton finishing bottom.
| Season | 1896–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Partick Thistle |
| Promoted | Partick Thistle |
← 1895–96 1897–98 → | |
Table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partick Thistle (C, P) | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 61 | 28 | +33 | 31 | Promoted to the 1897–98 Scottish First Division |
| 2 | Leith Athletic | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 55 | 27 | +28 | 27 | |
| 3 | Airdrieonians | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 49 | 39 | +10 | 21 | |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 33 | +11 | 21 | |
| 5 | Morton | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 40 | −2 | 16 | |
| 6 | Linthouse | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 53 | −9 | 14[a] | |
| 6 | Renton | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 34 | 41 | −7 | 14 | |
| 8 | Motherwell | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 55 | −15 | 13 | |
| 8 | Port Glasgow Athletic | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 50 | −12 | 13 | |
| 10 | Dumbarton (R) | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 27 | 64 | −37 | 6 | Resigned[b] |
Source: statto.com
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes: