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1. Sat-28-Jul-1984 [a] (0-1) L0-2 Queen's Park (Friendly)

2. Mon-30-Jul-1984 [a] (0-0) D0-0 Stenhousemuir (Friendly)

3. Wed-01-Aug-1984 [h] (1-0) W1-0 Shrewsbury Town (Friendly)

4. Sun-05-Aug-1984 [h] (2-0) W3-1 Manchester City (Friendly)

5. Sat-11-Aug-1984 [a] (0-2) L0-4 Forfar Athletic (SFL First Division - game 1)

6. Sat-18-Aug-1984 [h] (0-0) D1-1 Clyde (SFL First Division - game 2)

7. Tue-21-Aug-1984 [a] (0-2) L0-3 Cowdenbeath (League Cup 2nd Round)

8. Sat-25-Aug-1984 [a] (1-1) L1-2 Motherwell (SFL First Division - game 3)

9. Sat-01-Sep-1984 [h] (0-0) W3-0 Falkirk (SFL First Division - game 4)

10. Sat-08-Sep-1984 [a] (1-0) D1-1 Meadowbank Thistle (SFL First Division - game 5)

11. Sat-15-Sep-1984 [h] (0-1) L0-1 Airdrieonians (SFL First Division - game 6)

12. Sat-22-Sep-1984 [a] (1-0) D2-2 St Johnstone (SFL First Division - game 7)

13. Sat-29-Sep-1984 [a] (1-2) L2-3 Ayr United (SFL First Division - game 8)

14. Sat-06-Oct-1984 [h] (0-0) W1-0 Hamilton Academical (SFL First Division - game 9)

15. Sat-13-Oct-1984 [h] (0-0) D0-0 East Fife (SFL First Division - game 10)

16. Sat-20-Oct-1984 [a] (0-0) L0-1 Clydebank (SFL First Division - game 11)

17. Sat-27-Oct-1984 [h] (0-1) L1-2 Brechin City (SFL First Division - game 12)

18. Sat-03-Nov-1984 [a] (0-0) D0-0 Kilmarnock (SFL First Division - game 13)

19. Sat-10-Nov-1984 [h] (0-0) W2-0 Meadowbank Thistle (SFL First Division - game 14)

20. Sat-17-Nov-1984 [a] (1-2) L1-4 Airdrieonians (SFL First Division - game 15)

21. Sat-24-Nov-1984 [h] (3-2) L3-7 St Johnstone (SFL First Division - game 16)

22. Sat-01-Dec-1984 [h] (0-0) W2-0 Ayr United (SFL First Division - game 17)

23. Sun-09-Dec-1984 [a] (0-0) L0-1 Hamilton Academical (SFL First Division - game 18)

24. Sat-15-Dec-1984 [a] (0-3) L1-5 Falkirk (SFL First Division - game 19)

25. Sat-22-Dec-1984 [h] (0-0) W2-1 Motherwell (SFL First Division - game 20)

26. Sat-29-Dec-1984 [h] (0-0) D1-1 Forfar Athletic (SFL First Division - game 21)

27. Tue-01-Jan-1985 [a] (0-0) L0-1 Clyde (SFL First Division - game 22)

28. Sat-12-Jan-1985 [a] (0-2) L1-3 East Fife (SFL First Division - game 23)

29. Sat-19-Jan-1985 [a] (3-0) W4-0 Brechin City (SFL First Division - game 24)

30. Wed-30-Jan-1985 [a] (2-1) L2-4 Meadowbank Thistle (Scottish Cup 3rd Round)

31. Sat-02-Feb-1985 [h] (0-0) W1-0 Kilmarnock (SFL First Division - game 25)

32. Sat-09-Feb-1985 [a] (0-0) L0-1 Clyde (SFL First Division - game 26)

33. Wed-20-Feb-1985 [h] (0-1) L0-1 Clydebank (SFL First Division - game 27)

34. Sat-23-Feb-1985 [h] (0-1) L0-1 Falkirk (SFL First Division - game 28)

35. Sat-02-Mar-1985 [h] (1-0) W6-2 St Johnstone (SFL First Division - game 29)

36. Sat-09-Mar-1985 [a] (2-0) W2-0 Meadowbank Thistle (SFL First Division - game 30)

37. Sat-16-Mar-1985 [h] (1-0) D1-1 Airdrieonians (SFL First Division - game 31)

38. Sat-23-Mar-1985 [a] (1-1) W2-1 Clydebank (SFL First Division - game 32)

39. Sat-06-Apr-1985 [h] (2-0) W3-2 Ayr United (SFL First Division - game 33)

40. Tue-09-Apr-1985 [a] (2-0) W3-1 Brechin City (SFL First Division - game 34)

41. Sat-13-Apr-1985 [a] (0-2) L0-2 Kilmarnock (SFL First Division - game 35)

42. Sat-20-Apr-1985 [h] (0-0) L0-1 Motherwell (SFL First Division - game 36)

43. Sat-27-Apr-1985 [a] (0-0) W1-0 East Fife (SFL First Division - game 37)

44. Sat-04-May-1985 [h] (0-1) D1-1 Forfar Athletic (SFL First Division - game 38)

45. Wed-08-May-1985 [h] (0-0) W*1-1 Clyde (Glasgow Cup Quarter Final) * W4-2 pens

46. Sat-11-May-1985 [a] (1-0) D1-1 Hamilton Academical (SFL First Division - game 39)

47. Mon-13-May-1985 [h] (1-1) L1-2 Rangers (Glasgow Cup Semi Final)

1984-85 summary

P47 W16 D10 L21 (1.234 ppg) Historical PT average: 1.414 ppg (@ 02-Jul-2026) The points-per-game measurements (ppg) above are calculated from our all games criteria, based on 1 point for a draw and 3 points for a win across all eras. How does this season compare? The answers are at your fingertips via our 21 (sortable) results summary tables → Thistle finish as Scotland's 21st club out of 38 in the Leagues. At the end of 1984-85, the club's historical average finish falls to 10th. + League finish averages - League finish averages Table limited to the official 126 League seasons. The evolving strength of Aberdeen and Dundee United as well as the emergence of a plethora of strong new clubs vying for Top 12 places has gradually eroded Thistle's position in the Scottish game, pushing the club down around 2½ places in the pecking order since the mid 60s. sortable table headers

see also:

1984-85 (Reserves) →

1984-85 (Z-List) →

Squad List 1984-85

sortable table headers

• Sorted by position then name. Page refreshes will return this order.
• Table is limited to the 36 players listed in any competitive first-team matchday squad this season.
• Quoted ages are dated @ Mon-13-May-2385, the last competitive match of the season.
• Average age of the starting eleven this season was 25y, 5m, 29d. (per DB snapshot @ 18-Feb-2025)

notes

Relegated St Johnstone and Motherwell, together with promoted Forfar Athletic (champions) and East Fife (runners-up) were the new participants. 2 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw. Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored. Table per John Litster, data integrity verified by the Thistle Archive. Abbreviations (where necessary): P = Promoted; R = Relegated.

see also:

1984-85 (season overview) →

Results Summary: PTFC League →

Results Summary: PTFC League (home) →

Results Summary: PTFC League (away) →

Results Summary: League finish averages →

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