Have Arbroath ever played in the Premiership? The unusual promotions and relegations we may see this season

Between suspended seasons and limits on crowds, Scottish football has been pretty 'different' the last couple of years.

Despite some normality returning - fans are back and Rangers and Celtic are battling for the top spot yet again - the 2021/22 season may still come with a few surprises.

Whether it be part time Arbroath knocking loudly on the door of the Premiership or St Johnstone facing an almighty fall into the Championship.

But when was the last time Arbroath played top flight football, if ever? Are St Johnstone familiar with second tier football? And what else can be expect as we enter the last few months of the season...

Arbroath are certainly having a season to remember as Dick Campbell's men currently top the Scottish Championship.

Despite a recent run of draws, the Red Lichties made sure Dunfermline left Gayfield empty handed on Saturday after David Gold's ninth minute goal made sure the points remained in Angus.

If Arbroath manage to keep their momentum and bag promotion, it will be their first time playing in the top flight of Scottish football since 1975 when the league format looked completely different.

The Lichties last period in the top division stretched just three seasons after they were promoted to the Scottish First Division - the top flight at the time - in 1972 before finishing last in 1975.

At the end of the 1974-75 season the Scottish league was reorganised with the top ten teams in the First Division forming the Scottish Premier Division, whilst the other eight teams (including Arbroath) became part of the fourteen team Scottish First Division.

Since the reshuffle, Arbroath have somewhat struggled and bounced between the lower leagues.

It could all change this season though with promotion