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Euan Robertson

Lowland League set to declare champions on points per game method

The Lowland League is set to finalise the season on a points per game method with Kelty Hearts to be declared as champions.

The LL board have put forward a proposal to all 17 clubs to call the season and declare the standings on a points per game basis.

The Lowland League are determined to declare a champion in order to put forward a team for the play-offs into League Two.

Barry Ferguson's Kelty Hearts are set to be announced as champions in the next few days (SNS Group)

It was a huge source of anger that the pyramid system was blocked last season and Brechin City preserved their place in the SPFL without facing a play-off against either Kelty Hearts or Brora Rangers.

Barry Ferguson’s Kelty Hearts would be declared champions using the points per game (PPG) method and would face a play-off against the Highland League winners.

It’s understood that the Highland League are also exploring the option to declare a champion on a PPG method despite only three fixtures being played.

Brora Rangers would be named champions and face Kelty in a repeat of last year’s play-off that was cancelled.

Brora Rangers claimed a famous 2-1 win against Hearts on Tuesday night (SNS Group)

Steven McKay’s side claimed a famous win over Hearts in the Scottish Cup on Tuesday night and their victory reinforced the view that ambitious clubs need a pathway into League Two.

As it stands, Brechin City, again, sit bottom of League Two and whoever finishes 10th after 22 games would face the winner of the Lowland League v Highland League play-off.

Kelty faced Brechin City in the League Cup this year and ran out comfortable 2-0 winners courtesy of goals from Dylan Easton and Robbie McNab.

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