They began the 2011–12 season under the management of John Robertson. On 1 March 2012, Robertson was sacked[5] with Gordon Durie being appointed as caretaker manager.[6] On 11 March, he was made manager on a permanent basis[7] with Gordon Chisholm being appointed as his assistant.[8]
Source: SPFL Archive Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (P) Promoted Notes:
^Airdrie United lost the final of the First Division playoffs to Dumbarton. However following the demotion of Rangers to the third division prior to the beginning of the 2012-13 season, Dundee were promoted from the First Division to the SPL, and Airdrie United were promoted to the First Division to take their place. Stranraer were promoted from the Third to the Second Division to take the place of Airdrie United