League One and Two clubs back SPFL October return

Falkirk and Stenhousemuir are set to be back in action in October with the SPFL campaigns for Leagues One and Two pencilled in for October 17.

By David Oliver

Published 25th Jun 2020, 12:30 GMT

Conor Sammon will be back in action in a matter of months. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Clubs have until lunchtime tomorrow (Friday) to indicate their inclusion in the plans to restart with a 27-match season. Positive noises are coming from all 20 of the sides that they are willing, and preparing, to take part.

Talks on Tuesday brought about a consensus to begin plans, but this will be rubber-stamped tomorrow when the SPFL process completes. A directors’ resolution would then be required to take the plans forward.

There had been suggestion earlier in the summer that clubs may take a year out in ‘hibernation’ until crowds are allowed.

The Betfred Cup is also being scheduled for October with clubs being given optional entry to the competition.

Again Falkirk have declared their intention to compete and Stenhousemuir are keen to join them.