1890–91 Scottish Football League
Dumbarton and Rangers ended the league season with an equal number of points so a play-off match was organised at Cathkin Park in Glasgow on 21 May 1891 to determine the winner.St Mirren, Vale of Leven and Cowlairs submitted applications along with non-league club Leith Athletic.In the election, Cowlairs lost their league position to Leith Athletic, with St Mirren and Vale of Leven being re-elected.Rangers defeated 3rd Lanark RV 4–1 in their final league match on 9 May 1891[7] to move level with Dumbarton on 29 points, and a play-off was organised to determine which team would be crowned champions.However, the match finished as a draw and, with no more dates available for a further replay before the end of the season, it was decided that Dumbarton and Rangers would be declared joint champions.