1987–88 Scottish First Division

Scottish First Division
Season1987–88
ChampionsHamilton Academical
PromotedHamilton Academical
RelegatedEast Fife
Dumbarton
Matches played264
Goals scored765 (2.9 per match)
Top goalscorerGordon Dalziel (25)
Biggest home winRaith Rovers 7–1 East Fife, 07.11.1987
Biggest away winHamilton Academical 1–5 Meadowbank, 27.10.1987

The 1987–88 Scottish First Division season was won by Hamilton Academical, who were promoted four points ahead of Meadowbank Thistle. East Fife and Dumbarton were relegated to the Second Division.