[3] A second promotion place was available via a play-off tournament between the ninth-placed team of the 2010–11 Scottish First Division, Cowdenbeath, and the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2010–11 Scottish Second Division, Ayr United, Forfar Athletic and Brechin City respectively.
The ninth placed team of the 2010–11 Scottish Second Division, Alloa Athletic, entered a play-off tournament with the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2010–11 Scottish Third Division, Albion Rovers, Queen's Park and Annan Athletic respectively.
The play off was won by Albion Rovers who defeated Annan Athletic in the final.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.
The play-offs will be played over two legs, the winning team in each semi-final will advance to the final.