Central Football Combination

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Central Combination
Founded 1897
Abolished 1904
RegionFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Last champions Alloa Athletic (1st title)
Most successful club(s) Stenhousemuir (3 titles)

Formed in 1897 by Camelon F.C., Dunblane F.C., East Stirlingshire F.C., Fair City Athletic F.C., Falkirk F.C., Kilsyth Wanderers F.C., King's Park F.C., St Johnstone F.C. and Stenhousemuir F.C.. This Scottish football competition was basically a continuation of the Midland Football League in Scotland and Central Football League.

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