The first SFL match was played at Braehead Park on 19 August 1893 , with Thistle losing 2 -- 1 to Hibernian .
In 1893 Thistle joined the Scottish Football League , becoming founder members of Division Two .
The first Scottish Football League match was played at Braehead Park on 19 August 1893 , with Thistle losing 2 -- 1 to Hibernian .
In 1893 Thistle joined the Scottish Football League , becoming founder members of Division Two .