Scotland+in+Europe: Coefficient Example 2024/25
Introduction
The UEFA club coefficients are a system used to rank European football clubs based on their performance in UEFA competitions. The coefficients are used to determine which clubs qualify for the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League.
Coefficient Calculation
The UEFA club coefficients are calculated based on the following factors: * Points earned in UEFA competitions over the past five seasons * The strength of the domestic league in which the club competes * The performance of other clubs from the same domestic league in UEFA competitions
Scotland’s Coefficient
Scotland’s UEFA club coefficient is currently 17.425. This is based on the performance of Scottish clubs in UEFA competitions over the past five seasons. The following table shows the points earned by Scottish clubs in UEFA competitions during this period: | Season | Points Earned | |—|—| | 2019/20 | 5.000 | | 2020/21 | 4.000 | | 2021/22 | 3.000 | | 2022/23 | 2.000 | | 2023/24 | 1.000 | |
Total
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15.000
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Coefficient Example 2024/25
The UEFA club coefficients are updated after each season. The following example shows how Scotland’s coefficient would be calculated for the 2024/25 season: * Season Points: 1.000 * Domestic League Strength: 1.000 (based on Scotland’s ranking in the UEFA coefficient table) * Other Clubs’ Performance: 0.500 (based on the performance of other Scottish clubs in UEFA competitions)
Total Points:
1.000 + 1.000 + 0.500 = 2.500
New Coefficient:
17.425 + 2.500 = 19.925
Conclusion
Scotland’s UEFA club coefficient is currently 17.425. This is based on the performance of Scottish clubs in UEFA competitions over the past five seasons. The coefficient is used to determine which Scottish clubs qualify for UEFA competitions. The coefficient will be updated after each season to reflect the performance of Scottish clubs in UEFA competitions.Scotland: Coefficient Preview for 2024/25
Scotland: Coefficient Preview for 2024/25
Country Profile
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Last season’s coefficient:
6,400 (16th) *
Five-year coefficient:
36,050 (11th) *
Starting five-year coefficient:
27,500 (14th)
Club Profile
| Club | Qualified as | Round of entry | Total European seasons | Last season’s performance | Club coefficient for 5 years | Country coefficient contribution over 5 years, 2023/24 (%) | |—|—|—|—|—|—|—| | Celtic | Domestic champion | UCL League stage | 60 | UCL League stage | 32,000 | 18,575 (51.53%) | | Rangers | Domestic runner-up | UCL Q3 (competition path) | 59 | UEL round of 16 | 63,000 | 10.625 (29.47) | | Hearts | Domestic third place | UEL play-off round | 25 | UECL play-off round | 7,210 | 1,000 (2.77%) | | Kilmarnock | Domestic fourth place | UEL Q2 | 11 | N/A | 7,210 | 0.250 (0.69%) | | St. Mirren | Domestic fifth place | UECL Q2, main path | 5 | N/A | 7,210 | N/A |
Seasonal Ambitions
* Target: Finish in the top 12 of the five-yearly rankings * Need to pass at least one of Israel (11th), Austria (12th), or Norway (13th) * Need to avoid being passed by Greece, Switzerland, Denmark, or Poland
What a Successful Season Looks Like
* Minimum of four teams in a league stage * Coefficient points: Between 8,000 and 9,500 * Top 15 finish, with a chance of 11th or 12th
Expectations
Optimistic:
* Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts all finish in the top 24 of their respective tournaments * Kilmarnock makes the league stage * Scotland finishes 12th
Realistic:
* Scotland finishes between 13th and 16th * Non-Old Firm teams contribute more to the coefficient * Kilmarnock makes a positive impact in Europe
Challenges:
* Lack of coefficient points won by non-Old Firm teams * New format could expose the duopoly of Celtic and Rangers
Scotland’s European Coefficient Standing for 2024/25
Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has released the coefficient ranking for Scottish clubs in European competitions. This coefficient is used by UEFA to determine the number of clubs that each country can send to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League. For the 2024/25 season, Scotland will be represented by the following teams: *
UEFA Champions League:
1 team *
UEFA Europa League:
1 team *
UEFA Europa Conference League:
1 team This allocation is based on Scotland’s coefficient ranking of 31st out of 55 UEFA member associations. This ranking is calculated over a five-year period, with the 2018/19 season being the earliest included. The Scottish clubs that have contributed to this coefficient ranking include: * Celtic * Rangers * Aberdeen * Heart of Midlothian * Hibernian The performance of Scottish clubs in European competitions has been mixed in recent years. Celtic and Rangers have both reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, while Aberdeen and Hearts have both competed in the UEFA Europa League. The SFA is hopeful that Scottish clubs can continue to perform well in Europe and improve their coefficient ranking. This would allow Scotland to earn more places in UEFA competitions in the future.
