Live TV Date at Excelsior

The Scottish Football League and BBC ALBA today announced a package of three live televised First Division games over the next few months.

Clyde’s upcoming trip to Airdrie is the first of them and has been moved back a day to Sunday 22nd February, with a 3.15pm kick-off.

David Longmuir, chief executive of the SFL, said: “MG ALBA has been an excellent broadcast partner since it became sponsor of The Challenge Cup last year.

“I am delighted that the new TV channel recognises the excitement, passion and community values that the Scottish Football League can offer, and I look forward to developing this relationship in the months ahead.”

Alan Esslemont, head of content for BBC ALBA, added: “We are very pleased to be able to offer excellent live SFL fixtures to viewers. These games will enhance our comprehensive sports package which already includes the ‘as-live’ televising of SPL matches on Saturday nights.”

The other First Division games selected for Sunday live coverage are as follows:

• Sunday, 22nd March – Partick Thistle v Dundee
• Sunday, 19th April – St. Johnstone v Queen of the South