<P> Statistics show that Rangers and Celtic have been by far the most successful clubs involved in the Scottish Football League since its formation in 1890 . The pair were the only participants in every edition of the competition until 2012 , when Rangers were removed from the top tier for economic reasons ; they returned for the 2016 -- 17 season . Of the 120 championships played , 102 ( 85 % ) have been won by one of the Old Firm with Rangers ahead on 54 titles to Celtic 's 48 , and 19 between ten other clubs ( including a shared title between Rangers and Dumbarton ) . </P>
<P> Statistics show that Rangers and Celtic have been by far the most successful clubs involved in the Scottish Football League since its formation in 1890 . The pair were the only participants in every edition of the competition until 2012 , when Rangers were removed from the top tier for economic reasons ; they returned for the 2016 -- 17 season . Of the 120 championships played , 102 ( 85 % ) have been won by one of the Old Firm with Rangers ahead on 54 titles to Celtic 's 48 , and 19 between ten other clubs ( including a shared title between Rangers and Dumbarton ) . </P>
who has won more titles rangers or celtic
who has won more titles rangers or celtic
Rangers
Rangers