1979–80 Scottish First Division

Scottish First Division
Season1979–80
ChampionsHeart of Midlothian
PromotedHeart of Midlothian
Airdrieonians
RelegatedArbroath
Clyde
Matches played273
Goals scored781 (2.86 per match)
Top goalscorerJohn Brogan, Sandy Clark (22)
Biggest home winBerwick Rangers 7–2 Arbroath, 29.09.1979
Biggest away winAyr United 0–5 Motherwell, 23.02.1980

The 1979–80 Scottish First Division season was won by Heart of Midlothian, who were promoted along with Airdrieonians to the Premier Division. Arbroath and Clyde were relegated to the Second Division.