Scottish football boasts a passionate fan base and historic clubs that have consistently ranked among the top in the country. These teams bring excitement and fierce competition to every match, making the sport a thrilling experience for all fans.
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While having a top ten list for the all-of-12 Premiership teams in the Scottish Professional Football League might seem a little confusing, we’re just here to highlight who’s the most popular, based on Instagram followers. If your team are one of the two teams not on this list then you probably have some people to win over, and some phone to be grabbing to add a follow!
1. Celtic FC - 936K Followers
Coming in at number one on the list, to nobody’s surprise, is the often champions Celtic FC. The club has a massive following of almost one million people on Instagram, and you can tell by the turnout at their games, dedicated fanbase, and talk about town, that the club is known everywhere. Celtic FC continues to rise in popularity and is gaining a bigger name for itself beyond Scotland, as a team to watch, support, and take notice of.
2. Rangers FC - 723K Followers
It’s often a toss-up between the Rangers and Celtic FC to see who draws the biggest crowd, but on Instagram, the Rangers are pipped at the post by Celtic FC. The Rangers still have a staggering three-quarters of a million followers on Instagram, plus plenty of content posted regularly to keep their fans engaged on the platform.
3. Heart of Midlothian - 83.5K Followers
In the number three spot, we have Heart of Midlothian, or the Hearts, as they’re more fondly known. With a history of over 150 years, this club have done their due on the football field and has a well-deserved following. With their home at Tynecastle Park, the team often draw capacity crowds during matches.
4. Hibernian FC - 81.8K Followers
Hibernian don’t sit far behind the Hearts, taking out fourth place in our rankings with just over 80K Instagram followers. While the team haven’t won the competition any time recently, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of supporters at their games. Their rivalry status with the Hearts makes matches between the two a must-watch.
5. Aberdeen FC - 65.6K Followers
Number 5 goes to Aberdeen FC, the football club also known as the Dons. This team has also been successful with European trophies in the 1980s. This year they have managed to win their first two matches of the season against St Johnstone and St Mirren.
6. Motherwell FC - 39.1K Followers
Motherwell FC, out of Motherwell North Lanarkshire, comes in at number 6 with 39.1K followers on Instagram. Motherwell also has a rich history and does plenty of work with the community, making them a heart-warmer of a team that is appealing to fans in Scotland and around the world.
7. Kilmarnock FC - 30.6K Followers
While Kilmarnock only have a touch over 30K followers and comes in at number seven on our list, they are one of the oldest teams in the league, founded in 1869, if you can believe it. Back in 2019, the club celebrated its 150th birthday to great fanfare.
8. Dundee FC - 27.9K Followers
Dundee FC are once again back at it once again in the Premiership League, and although they don’t have as many followers as other teams, there are plenty of fans out there who take the team extremely seriously! The team have worked hard to stay at the top and they deserve to be on this list.
9. St Johnstone FC - 24.1K Followers
St Johnstone FC, or the Saints, hail from Perth, Scotland where their home ground of McDiarmid Park stands proud. If you’re interested in a good rivals match, see St Johnstone play Dundee for a war on the field. The Saints wrap up the second last spot on our list at 24.1K Instagram followers.
10. St Mirren FC - 23.5K Followers
The other Saints, St Mirren aka the Buddies take out the last spot on our most popular teams list with their modest 23.5K Instagram followers. The team started out playing multiple sports back in the 1800s before they went on to focus on football - as so they should have! The club is named after the Patron Saint of the Paisley area, where the team hails from.