
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) is the top level league competition for professional football clubs in Scotland.
More people in Scotland per head of population watch their domestic top-level league than any other European nation. As of October 2011 the Scottish Premier League is ranked 17th in the UEFA rankings of European leagues, which are based on the performances of member clubs in European competitions. A total of 18 clubs have competed in the SPL since its inauguration in 1998–99 but only two, Celtic and Rangers, have won the title.