The 1938–39 season was the 66th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 49th season of the Scottish Football League.

Due to the World War II the league was not officially competed for again until the 1946–47 season.

[1] Champions: Rangers Clyde were winners of the Scottish Cup after a 4–0 win over Motherwell.

Rutherglen Glencairn were winners of the Junior Cup after a 1–0 win over Shawfield in the final.

Scotland were joint winners of the 1939 British Home Championship with England and Wales Key: