1897–98 Scottish Division Two

The 1897–98 Scottish Second Division was won by Kilmarnock with Motherwell finishing bottom.

Scottish Second Division

Season	1897–98
Champions	Kilmarnock
Promoted	n/a
← 1896–97 1898–99 →

Table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification or relegation
1	Kilmarnock (C)	18	14	1	3	64	29	+35	29
2	Port Glasgow Athletic	18	12	1	5	66	36	+30	25
3	Morton	18	9	4	5	47	38	+9	22
4	Leith Athletic	18	9	2	7	40	39	+1	20
5	Abercorn	18	6	4	8	33	41	−8	16
5	Ayr	18	7	2	9	36	43	−7	16
5	Linthouse	18	6	4	8	38	39	−1	16
8	Airdrieonians	18	6	2	10	45	56	−11	14
9	Hamilton Academical	14	5	2	7	26	32	−6	12[a]
10	Motherwell	18	3	4	11	31	56	−25	10
-	Renton (R)	4	0	0	4	2	19	−17	0	Resigned[b]

Source: statto.com
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:

1. Hamilton Academical took Renton's place in the league and fulfilled the club's remaining fixtures.
2. Renton resigned after playing four games.