Full SPFL fixture card rescheduled to avoid Prince Philip funeral clash

Saturday’s entire SPFL fixture card has been moved to a lunchtime kick-off to avoid a clash with the funeral of Prince Philip.
All SPFL fixtures scheduled for Saturday have been moved.All SPFL fixtures scheduled for Saturday have been moved.
All SPFL fixtures scheduled for Saturday have been moved.

After discussions with Scottish FA and other stakeholders, all league matches will now kick off at 12 noon as a mark of respect to the Duke of Edinburgh, with the ceremonial royal funeral taking place at 3.00 p.m in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Discussions remain ongoing between the SFA, broadcasters and police over the rescheduling of the weekend’s Scottish Cup ties, including the Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox, with altered kick-off times and dates under consideration.

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The SPFL fixtures rescheduled for 12 noon on Saturday are: Scottish Championship – Alloa v Raith Rovers, Arbroath v Ayr United, Dunfermline Athletic v Queen of the South. Scottish League 1 – Cove Rangers v Falkirk, East Fife v Peterhead. Scottish League 2 – Annan v Brechin, Cowdenbeath v Stirling Albion, Edinburgh City v Queen's Park, Elgin City v Albion Rovers.

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