SPFL: Potential Scottish cup/play-off final clash

THE SPFL is searching for a solution to the potential end-of-season fixture problem which arose after Hibernian were drawn against Falkirk in the semi-final of the William Hill Scottish Cup.
Last year's playoff final was between Hibs and Hamilton. Picture: Greg MacveanLast year's playoff final was between Hibs and Hamilton. Picture: Greg Macvean
Last year's playoff final was between Hibs and Hamilton. Picture: Greg Macvean

That means one of the two Championship clubs will reach the final on Saturday 30 May and one of them could also reach the two-legged Premiership play-off final scheduled for 28 & 31 May.

In order to give the Scottish Cup finalists a free week to prepare, the only option available would be to delay the play-off final to the next week. The Champions League final is on Saturday 6 June and Uefa rules state it must have that date to itself. Possibilities are to have the play-off final on Tuesday 2 June and Friday 5 June or Wednesday 3 June and Sunday 7 June.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

An SPFL spokesman said: “In the event that either club progresses to both the Scottish Cup final and the play-off final it will not be required to play on 30 and 31 May. An alternative schedule will be announced for the Premiership play-off final.”

FOLLOW US

SCOTSMAN TABLET AND MOBILE APPS