RankTeamPromotions
1Ayr United7
2Clyde7
3Falkirk5
4Greenock Morton5
5Dundee United4
6Raith Rovers4
7St Johnstone4
8Dunfermline Athletic4
9Third Lanark4
10Arbroath4
11Partick Thistle4
12Airdrieonians3
13Queen of the South3
14Hamilton Academicals3
15Stirling Albion3
16East Fife3
17St Mirren3
18Cowdenbeath2
19Clydebank2
20East Stirlingshire2
21Kilmarnock2
22Queen's Park2
23Dumbarton2
24Albion Rovers2
25Motherwell2
26Hibernian2
27Montrose1
28Bo'ness1
29Alloa Athletic1
30Aberdeen1
31Abercorn1
32Port Glasgow Athletic1
33Leith Athletic1
Explanation of this analysisThe list shows teams that have been promoted most often from the S Division Two (excludes current season) since 1894.
Data last updated: 3 May 2026