1970–71 Aberdeen F.C. season

[2] On 6 February, a fire destroyed part of the Main Stand at Pittodrie.

The Scottish Cup trophy was saved by firemen, but many historical club artifacts and items of memorabilia were destroyed.

[3] Own goals in italics Aberdeen failed to qualify from section 4 of the League Cup.

Aberdeen, the defending champions of the Scottish Cup, were knocked out by Rangers in the quarter-final.

Aberdeen made history by becoming the first club to be knocked out of European competition on penalty kicks.