L1 and L2 to kick off in October

Airdrie and Albion Rovers are set to kick-off their new league seasons on October 17 with a reduced fixture list.

Both League One and League Two clubs have voted to approve a 27-game programme for the 2020/21 season, with teams playing each other three times.

The schedule follows the Championship with both divisions to start on October 17.

Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the SPFL said:“Following a period of consultation with all League One and League Two clubs, they have today formally voted to approve the altered programme for the 2020/21 season.

“This is positive news and gives clubs a greater level of clarity and, crucially, a target date to aim for.

“Of course, the safety of players and staff at all of the clubs involved will remain paramount, with these dates still contingent on the continued reduction in the virus’s spread.

“Now that we know what next season will look like work will begin on compiling the competition’s fixture list.”