1890–91 Celtic F.C. season
# 1890–91 Celtic F.C. season

The 1890–91 season was the third season of football by Celtic, this marked the first season where Celtic took part in the newly formed Scottish Football League, they also competed in the Scottish Cup, Scottish League Charity Competition and Glasgow Cup.

## Competitions

### Overview

**League table**

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Dumbarton (C) | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 61 | 21 | +40 | 29 | Joint Champions |
| 1 | Rangers (C) | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 25 | +33 | 29 | Joint Champions |
| 3 | Celtic | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 21 | +27 | 21 | |
| 4 | Cambuslang | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 47 | 42 | +5 | 20 | |
| 5 | 3rd LRV | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 39 | −1 | 15 | |

* 1 2 Dumbarton and Rangers finished equal on points, and a play-off to determine the winner ended in a 2−2 draw so both teams were declared joint champions.
* 1 2 Celtic, 3rd LRV and Cowlairs were deducted four points each for fielding ineligible players.

### Scottish Football League

* ↑ Renton were later expelled from the league and the match was voided

### Scottish Cup

* ↑ Match stopped 12 minutes from time
