Edinburgh City are in line for a cash windfall after SPFL bosses released part of the prize money due to lower league sides following the vote to end the season early.
Clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two will get their cut of a £1.8 million pot after Dundee backed a move to halt the campaign in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Ainslie Park outfit sat 13 points behind league leaders Cove Rangers when football was suspended amid fears over the spread of Coronavirus on March 13.
However, promotion-chasing City have now missed out on the opportunity to compete in the League One play offs after the news that 81 per cent of league clubs had given their backing to the plans.
It means Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove have been crowned champions of the Championship, League One and League Two respectively, while Partick Thistle and Stranraer drop into the bottom two tiers.
The vote does not automatically end the season in the Scottish Premiership, but gives the SPFL a mandate to do so should it become apparent that the campaign cannot reasonably be completed by June 30.
However, clubs below the top flight are now expected to receive their share of the end of season prize money on Friday.
Several sides had set up fundraising initiatives to help meet costs incurred by the campaign being put on an indefinite hiatus, while others have furloughed playing and non-playing staff.
SPFL chief executive, Neil Doncaster, said: “Following confirmation on Wednesday night that the directors’ written resolution had passed with more than 80 per cent support from clubs, SPFL staff have been working hard to ensure that these vital end-of-season payments are made available to clubs across the three divisions as soon as possible.
“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Scottish football has been devastating, with no club left untouched or undamaged by the restrictions placed on our everyday life.
“This unprecedented situation has left clubs facing the stark reality of an extremely challenging financial landscape that could have seen a number of our clubs simply cease to exist. These funds will help bridge the gap and support clubs through this incredibly difficult period.”
