The Scottish Lowland League have finished their season early, naming Kelty Hearts as champions. As it stands there are no plans for any play-offs but there have been calls to temporarily extend the SPFL by two clubs for next season to let both champions in. Ainslie Park. For other inquiries Contact Us. A statement from the league read: "The board of the SLFL have today decided to end the league competition with immediate effect. Barry Ferguson's Kelty were six points clear of Bonnyrigg Rose, but had played a game more. "Furthermore, the board would like to make it clear that it feels that no member club should be disadvantaged by the current health crisis we face, and as such there will be no relegation from the SLFL in season 2019/20. The SLFL also confirmed that relegation from the division has been suspended for this season. As Scottish lower league football returns this weekend, why not test your knowledge by trying to name all 30 clubs in Scotland's bottom three divisions? "We are aware of the implications for our fellow pyramid leagues, the EoSFL and SoSFL, and will announce contingency plans to cover this in due course," added a statement. Barry Ferguson's side sat six points ahead of Bonnyrigg Rose in second spot - having played a game more. Lowland League Matchday 2 - Match Highlights. "We are aware of the implications for our fellow pyramid leagues, the EoSFL and SoSFL, and will announce contingency plans to cover this in due course.". Shielfield Park. We do not officially support Smart TVs, Games Consoles or super lower power devices like android set top boxes or supermarket own-brand devices. In normal circumstances, the winners of the Highland and Lowland Leagues would play off for a chance to face the side that finished bottom of Scottish League Two. The Lowland League has also ruled out any side being relegated - meaning bottom club Vale of Leithen will remain in the division next season. Your experience may vary - always and only purchase if you have a computer, laptop or modern tablet to view the stream on. Barry Ferguson's Kelty Hearts crowned Lowland League champions. Brora Rangers were declared Highland champions on March 21. Ferguson had previously questioned the merits of the Scottish pyramid system if Kelty Hearts were denied their shot at promotion to League Two. Minimum spec and FAQs here A statement from Kelty read: "Absolutely not the way anyone at the club would have wanted to finish and football really does pale into insignificance of what battles we are all facing in life just now, most notably the NHS, people and families affected by this terrible virus. Brora Rangers were named Highland League winners last month following the suspension of football due to coronavirus crisis. "They have performed at a consistent level over the season played and have been top of the Lowland League for the majority. Kelty were six points ahead of Bonnyrigg Rose, with the second-place side having played a game less. The decision comes as the SPFL waits for Dundee to make their casting vote on whether the Ladbrokes Championship and Leagues One and Two should be called as they stand, and possibly the Premiership to follow. Last updated on 13 April 202013 April 2020.From the section Scottish. "What's the point of having a pyramid system in Scotland, for Lowland League clubs and Highland League clubs to try and get into the SPFL, if this is all going to scrapped?" "The board of the SLFL have today decided to end the league competition with immediate effect," a SLFL statement said. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard called Kemar Roofe's goal from halfway against Standard Liege the best he has ever seen. "You can't relegate Hearts, Partick Thistle and Stranraer and let Brechin go into a play-off game to see whether they can stay in the SPFL or whether they go down into the Lowland League. Lowland League. Update your browser to view this website correctly. The Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL) made the decision on a "points per game average based on the standings" when fixtures stopped in Scotland's fifth tier on March 13 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. As of yet, no decision has been made by the SPFL for the four senior leagues. Swimmer Michael Jamieson discusses the pursuit of excellence which led to an Olympic silver medal but also resulted in mental health problems and depression. The Spartans vs Kinnoull: 24/10/2020 15:00. Kelty Hearts, managed by former Rangers and Scotland captain Barry Ferguson, have been named champions of the Lowland League. "We are aware of the implications for our fellow pyramid leagues, the EoSFL and SoSFL, and will announce contingency plans to cover this in due course.". Barry Ferguson's side sat six points ahead of Bonnyrigg Rose in second spot - having played a game more. SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster was due to attend the Lowland League board meeting. KELTY HEARTS have been crowned champions of the Lowland League with immediate effect. 23/10/2020 19:45 . Using a points-per-game metric, Kelty Hearts … Bottom club Vale of Leithen will be sparred the drop with no relegation taking place. Kelty Hearts, managed by former Rangers and Scotland captain Barry Ferguson, have been named champions of the Lowland League. 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We have tried to do things right and if we are going to be denied an opportunity to get into the league, it will be very disappointing. Ferguson said. The board took into account the points per game average based on the standings at the cessation of football on the 13th March, and as such have declared that Kelty Hearts are this season’s champion Club. Lowland League announcement "The board of the SLFL have today decided to end the league competition with immediate effect.