Anyone know when next season's top flight fixtures are due to be released?

[G B Young]

I recall Doncaster saying they'd start compiling next season's top flight fixtures now that Hearts' relegation has been rubber stamped but did he give a date for this?

[Ozyhibby]

I recall Doncaster saying they'd start compiling next season's top flight fixtures now that Hearts' relegation has been rubber stamped but did he give a date for this?

3rd July.


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[H18 SFR]

Is the league cup being played in its current format but starting in October?

[G B Young]

3rd July.


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Thanks. Seems quite late, but then I guess nobody needs to make any travel plans or buy tickets etc for the next few months.

[Billy Whizz]

Is the league cup being played in its current format but starting in October?

Don’t think anything’s been confirmed about the League cup

[Bristolhibby]

Don’t think anything’s been confirmed about the League cup

Bin it off in its current format. Go straight knockout.

Presume with us being 7th we enter early with the rest of the dross?

J

[Billy Whizz]

Bin it off in its current format. Go straight knockout.

Presume with us being 7th we enter early with the rest of the dross?

J

We would, but a lot will depend when it is, and who’s still in Europe
If the championship isn’t starting until October, can’t see it much before November, and that’s not taking into consideration League’s 1&2

[Keith_M]

I think it would be sensible just to cancel the League Cup for one season.

The lower leagues aren't going to be starting anytime soon and it would be too much pressure to try to squeeze yet another competition into a shortened season.

[we are hibs]

League cup is due to start on 7th October.

[Billy Whizz]

League cup is due to start on 7th October.
Ok ta, it’s not been added to this yet. That weekend is an international break
https://spfl.co.uk/pages/key-dates

[hibbyfraelibby]

Bin it off in its current format. Go straight knockout.

Presume with us being 7th we enter early with the rest of the dross?

J

Top4 don't go into sectional round as they are suppised to be in Europe

[blackpoolhibs]

I'd have thought the clubs would want to play the league cup, mainly because it pays if you reach the later rounds.

The sponsors whoever they are will also want their exposure albeit tv exposure.

I'd think a straight knockout competition with no replays might work for this season, maybe seeded in the early rounds?

[we are hibs]

Ok ta, it’s not been added to this yet. That weekend is an international break
https://spfl.co.uk/pages/key-dates

https://www.qosfc.com/news-5064



Pencilled in for the 7th according to QotS

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.qosfc.com/news-5064



Pencilled in for the 7th according to QotS

Ta, 3 matches as well, must be the group stages as before

[Sir David Gray]

Top4 don't go into sectional round as they are suppised to be in Europe

It really depends on whether the Scottish Cup is completed by UEFA's deadline or not. If it is then it could be Hibs or Hearts that get the bye for the League Cup. If it's not (which is more than likely) then it will be 4th (Aberdeen) that gets it.

[Ozyhibby]

I think it would be sensible just to cancel the League Cup for one season.

The lower leagues aren't going to be starting anytime soon and it would be too much pressure to try to squeeze yet another competition into a shortened season.

The league cup brings a lot of revenue into the game, especially at the lower levels. It’s very much needed. It’s more lucrative than the Scottish cup.


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[Jamesie]

Telegraph reporting 9 July rather than 3 July as the current fixture release date...

[Billy Whizz]

https://news.stv.tv/sport/scottish-league-cup-may-be-voluntary-to-enter-next-season?top

[04Sauzee]

The Sun
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PENCILLED IN Celtic to host first Rangers in first Old Firm clash of the season before end of October
Derek McGregor
22:30, 24 Jun 2020Updated: 22:35, 24 Jun 2020

Comment now

THE first Old Firm derby of the new season will be staged at Celtic Park before the end of October.

It’s understood the SPFL plan to release the 2020-21 Premiership and Championship fixtures next Friday.

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Celtic boss Neil Lennon indicated a fortnight ago he’d like the opening home clash against the Gers – normally watched by nearly 60,000 fans - pushed back as long as possible to at least ensure it’s not behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 situation.

But, it’s now believed that won’t happen and it will be fixed for a date no later than October.


Sky Sports’ five-year broadcasting deal kicks off on August 1 and it’s thought they want the first derby to be pencilled in for the end of the month.

The Championship is scheduled to begin on October 17.

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[Billy Whizz]

Telegraph reporting 9 July rather than 3 July as the current fixture release date...

Think it’s reverted back to the 3rd

[3pm]

Decent that the press know when Celtic play Rangers.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I'd have thought the clubs would want to play the league cup, mainly because it pays if you reach the later rounds.

The sponsors whoever they are will also want their exposure albeit tv exposure.

I'd think a straight knockout competition with no replays might work for this season, maybe seeded in the early rounds?

...and when would you play the games? Before October or after the 30 teams who are not yet allowed to return get back into training?

[Billy Whizz]

The fixture man on Sportsound just now, hoping to get the Scottish cup semis in before the end of they year
Also saying it’s the most congested fixture list he’s worked on in 22 years

[Billy Whizz]

Ian Blair just confirmed that fixtures will be out on Friday, or Monday 6th
No winter break

[davhibby]

Also said that the Betfred cup groups are happening during the international break in October and we won’t be allowed to postpone if we have call ups

[Billy Whizz]

Also said that the Betfred cup groups are happening during the international break in October and we won’t be allowed to postpone if we have call ups

And semi final and final of Betfred will be played in 2021
Scottish cup final for tournament 2020/21 will be played on 8th May, as Hampden will be needed for Euro 2021’s

[blackpoolhibs]

...and when would you play the games? Before October or after the 30 teams who are not yet allowed to return get back into training?

I'd start it straight away, dont give a toss about the diddy clubs fitness.:wink:

[147lothian]

SPFL first 4 fixtures:

Dundee United:

Aberdeen (A), Celtic (H), St Johnstone (A), Hamilton (A)

Rangers:

Hamilton (H), Ross County (A), Hibs (A), Motherwell (A)

Hearts:

Sheriff Court (H), Sherriff Appeal Court (A), Court of Session (A), UK Supreme Court (A)

[Tambo]

Had a feeling the last few weeks that our first game will be away at tannadice on sky, let's hope I'm right.

[Since452]

Ian Blair just confirmed that fixtures will be out on Friday, or Monday 6th
No winter break

That's a bummer for Hearts. The Championship usually gets some exposure when the big teams have their winter break

[Eyrie]

That's a bummer for Hearts. The Championship usually gets some exposure when the big teams have their winter break

Alba will regularly feature Hearts Neoni.

[04Sauzee]

Monday 9:00am announced

[Tambo]

Still got that feeling Dundee United Vs Hibs first game.

[Billy Whizz]

9am Monday morning

https://spfl.co.uk/news/fixtures-published-on-monday

And the wee teams, date TBC

[Keith_M]

League Two have now also agreed a 27 game season.

[Billy Whizz]

Wonder how long after the fixtures are released tomorrow, will we know which games will be moved for TV