This is a list of sportsmen who have played both first-class cricket and professional football in Scotland or England. The list includes four sportsmen who are dual internationals, having represented Scotland's national team at both sports.
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| Name | Cricket club/team | Football club/team | Ref | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Macdonald | [1] | The first sportsman to represent Scotland at both sports. Won his cricket cap first. | ||
| Scot Symon | [1] | Won his cricket cap first | ||
| Donald Ford | [1] | Won his football cap first | ||
| Andy Goram | [1] [2] | Won his football cap first | ||
| Name | Cricket club/team | Football club/team | Ref | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Souness | ||||
| Len Dudman | ||||
| Harry Johnston | ||||
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