BREAKING: Falkirk's League One kick-off date confirmed

Falkirk will return to league action in October.

The Bairns first game of their second season in the third tier will be on October 17, it has been confirmed.

The season’s start date co-incides with the Championship and will follow the same 27-game campaign as the league above.

Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the SPFL said: “Following a period of consultation with all League One clubs, they have today formally voted to approve the altered programme for the 2020/21 season. This is positive news and gives clubs a greater level of clarity and, crucially, a target date to aim for.

“Of course, the safety of players and staff at all of the clubs involved will remain paramount, with these dates still contingent on the continued reduction in the virus’s spread.

“Now that we know what next season will look like for League One, work will begin on compiling the competition’s fixture list.”

Falkirk managers Lee Miller and David McCracken returned to work at The Falkirk Stadium yesterday to begin preparations for the new term.

The Betfred Cup is expected to begin in early October. Discussions regarding arrangements for League 2 remain ongoing.