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Euan Robertson

SPFL League One and Two clubs expect update from SFA on league suspension in next few days

League One and Two clubs are expected to find out whether they'll complete their seasons in the next few days.

After Nicola Sturgeon addressed the nation this afternoon, the Joint Response Group issued a short statement declaring they'd have dialogue with relevant ministers in the coming days.

(SNS Group / SFA)

League One and Two clubs have expressed their willingness to return to action and have committed to the cost of testing their players for the remainder of the season.

While the twenty clubs are determined to complete all 27 games, there is a growing acceptance that it might not be possible with no return to action imminent.

It's understood that one alternative proposal put forward by clubs is playing an 18 game season before splitting the league into two - a top half and bottom.

Each club would then play four subsequent games - two at home, two away - to establish the final positions before play-offs are scheduled.

Rovers players are on furlough while they wait to see what's happening with League Two (Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)

This proposal would diminish any potential dissatisfaction from some Championship clubs with concerns that the League One campaign wasn't completed as agreed, prior to the season commencing.

Clubs in the Scottish Women's Premier League, Lowland League and West of Scotland Football Leagues have also yet to receive clarity on their futures.

A statement posted on the SFA website read: "The Joint Response Group notes the First Minister’s road map out of lockdown outlined at Holyrood today.

"We await further clarification from ministers in the coming days on the implications for Scottish football at all levels, including leagues and clubs currently under the Scottish FA suspension and the wider grassroots game.

"We will provide a more detailed update when ministers outline the road map for affected areas of Scottish football.

"The JRG is committed to working with government to ensure the national game is primed to return within the ‘progressive easing’ timeline announced today."

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