Scottish Premiership Review | Story Of The Season 2023/2024

Scottish Premiership 2023/24 season review. We look back at the full Scottish Premiership season 2023/24. From manager casualties to high-profile appointments and thrilling title race - this season was certainly one to remember!

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2023–24 Scottish Premiership: Season Recap
The 2023–24 Scottish Premiership, branded as the cinch Premiership, marked its eleventh season as Scotland's premier football league and the 127th edition overall. Commencing on 5 August 2023, the season featured 12 competitive teams: Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Rangers, Ross County, St Johnstone, and St Mirren.

Highlights:
Champions: Celtic secured their 10th Premiership title and 54th Scottish league title with a dominant 5-0 win over Kilmarnock on 15 May 2024.
Relegation: Livingston was relegated after a challenging season.
European Qualifications: Celtic and Rangers qualified for the Champions League, while Heart of Midlothian and Kilmarnock secured Europa League spots. St Mirren earned a place in the Conference League.
Season Statistics:
Top Scorer: Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian) with 24 goals.
Biggest Home Wins: Celtic 6-0 Aberdeen and Celtic 7-1 Dundee.
Biggest Away Wins: Rangers 5-0 Dundee and Celtic 5-0 Kilmarnock.
Total Goals: 629 goals across 228 matches (average 2.76 per match).
Highest Attendance: 59,664 for Celtic vs. Rangers on 30 December 2023.
Notable Performances:
Longest Winning Run: Rangers with 9 consecutive wins.
Longest Unbeaten Run: Celtic with a 16-game streak.
Longest Winless Run: Livingston with 17 games.
Managerial Changes: Key changes included Brendan Rodgers returning to Celtic and Philippe Clement taking over at Rangers.
Key Matches and Results:
Celtic's Decisive Games: A 7-1 victory over Dundee and a crucial 2-1 win against Rangers.
Rangers' Highlights: An impressive 5-0 away win against Dundee.
Relegation Deciders: Livingston's struggles culminated in their relegation after an 8-game losing streak.

The 2023–24 season was a testament to the competitive spirit of Scottish football, showcasing memorable performances, strategic managerial changes, and the relentless pursuit of glory by top clubs like Celtic and Rangers. The league's structure, featuring a split into top six and bottom six teams post 33 matches, added an extra layer of excitement, ensuring that every game counted towards the final standings and European qualifications.