1965–66 in Scottish football

The 1965–66 season was the 93rd season of competitive football in Scotland and the 69th season of Scottish league football.

Overview
After the openness of recent years, the Old Firm came back strongly this season. Celtic won their first title under the management of Jock Stein, their first since 1954 and rivals Rangers finished as runners-up. For the only time in Scottish football, the Old Firm teams finished first and second in all three domestic competitions.

Scottish League Division One
Champions: Celtic

Relegated: Greenock Morton, Hamilton Academical

Scottish League Division Two
Promoted: Ayr United, Airdrieonians

County
$$ – aggregate over two legs † – play off – trophy shared

Scotland national team
The Scottish national football side failed to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which was ultimately won by the host nation England.

1966 British Home Championship – Third Place

Key:
 * (H) = Home match
 * (A) = Away match
 * WCQG8 = World Cup qualifying – Group 8
 * BHC = British Home Championship