 The 1890–91 season saw the inception of the Scottish Football League, and Rangers, by then playing at the first Ibrox Stadium, were one of ten original members.The club's first-ever league match, on 16 August 1890, resulted in a 5–2 victory over Heart of Midlothian.After finishing joint-top with Dumbarton, a play-off held at Cathkin Park finished 2–2 and the title was shared for the only time in its history.