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Scottish clubs will be able to postpone a league match to prepare for a play-off round tie in European competition from next season.
Previously postponements had to be agreed by both clubs but now a team playing in Europe can unilaterally delay a game.
It only applies to matches on the weekend of 22 and 23 August 2025, between the first and second legs of play-off ties in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
Next season the Scottish Premiership winners – likely to be Celtic – will enter the Champions League at the play-off stage.
The second place side, which looks set to be Rangers, will enter in the second qualifying round, while this season’s Scottish Cup winners, or third-place side if Celtic win the cup, will enter the Europa League at the play-off stage.
The change was approved by the SPFL board after a working group recommended altering the rules.
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