Partick Thistle (champions) were promoted from the 2012–13 First Division, replacing Dundee (relegated).

[6] On 26 March, Celtic clinched their third title in a row and 45th in total after a 5–1 away win against Partick Thistle.

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The exact matches are determined upon the league table at the time of the split.

[36] The winner of that second tie then progressed to the promotion and relegation deciding playoff against the 11th place team in the Premiership.

Hamilton Academical won 4–3 on penalties, earning promotion to the Premiership.