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Liam Bryce

Scottish Premiership post split fixtures face delay as SPFL blame 'unprecedented' scenario

The SPFL have admitted fans will have to wait to discover their side's post-split Premiership fixtures.

The final of round of games before the top-flight cuts in two will be played this weekend with an incredible seven teams vying for the final three spots in the top six.

Dundee United, Motherwell, Hibs, Ross County, Livingston, Aberdeen and St Mirren can still claim a place at the upper end of the split come the end of the weekend.

And that's led Calum Beattie, the SPFL 's company secretary and director of operations, to caution there could be a "slight delay" in the announcement due to the "unprecedented" scenario, one which presents a myriad of possibilities depending on results.

He said: “It’s often the case that not every top-six place is confirmed until the final pre-split weekend, but having seven teams compete for just three positions is unprecedented.

“The fact that we have an Edinburgh derby and Dundee derby taking place that day just adds to the drama of the occasion.

“It again shows why the split has become such an exciting addition to our game since it was introduced over 20 years ago in season 2000/01.

“Clearly, given there are so many different permutations going into the weekend, this may result in a slight delay to the publication of the post-split fixtures. We will be working hard on these and will make an announcement as soon as possible next week.

“We hope that fans enjoy this round of fixtures, given there is so much to play for, and wish all 12 cinch Premiership clubs the very best of luck this weekend, and for the rest of the season.”

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