1947–48 Scottish Division C

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Scottish Division C
Season 1947–48
Champions East Stirlingshire
Promoted East Stirlingshire
1948–49

The 1947-48 Scottish Division C was won by East Stirlingshire who were promoted to the Division B. Raith Rovers 'A' finished bottom. [1] It was the second season of short-lived Scottish Division C and featured seven reserve teams.

Table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 East Stirlingshire 2218317226+4639Promotion to the 1948–49 Division B
2 East Fife 'A' 2216336337+2635
3 Forfar Athletic 2214446737+3032
4 Kilmarnock 'A' 2210395241+1123
5 St Johnstone 'A' 229494451722
6 Dundee United 'A' 2292115557220
7 Montrose 22751042692719
8 Arbroath 'A' 22741145571218
9 Leith Athletic 'A' 22731244601617
10 Brechin City 22641243541116
11 Edinburgh City 2263135158715
12 Raith Rovers 'A' 2232173667318
Source: [ citation needed ]

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