Spartans set for Irn-Bru Cup reprieve over ineligible player

Spartans are set to be handed an Irn-Bru Cup reprieve after Albion Rovers fielded an ineligible player during the Capital club's 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat at Cliftonhill on Tuesday night.
Dougie Samuel's Spartans side lost on penalties on Tuesday nightDougie Samuel's Spartans side lost on penalties on Tuesday night
Dougie Samuel's Spartans side lost on penalties on Tuesday night

The clubs couldn’t be separated after the first-round tie finished goalless after 120 minutes before the League One outfit prevailed in the shoot-out, Albion’s Jason Marr scoring the decisive spot-kick.

However, the SPFL have opened disciplinary proceedings after the Coatbridge side fielded midfielder Liam McGuigan, who came on as a second-half substitute having replaced Michael Hopkins after 71 minutes.

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Dougie Samuel’s men will now be included in Thursday afternoon’s second-round draw alongside Albion Rovers as the disciplinary process continues.

Livingston were forced to replay their fourth-round tie against Belfast-based side The Crusaders last October having fielded Alan Lithgow, who was ineligible for the Lions having been due to serve a suspension. The West Lothian side were also fined £4000 after pleading guilty to a breach of the Regulations of the SPFL Challenge Cup Competition.

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