SPFL launch disciplinary proceedings against East Fife

A disciplinary hearing will be heard against East Fife on Thursday

East Fife's refusal to play last night's fixture against Clyde on safety grounds has seen disciplinary proceedings launched against them.

Following a positive Covid-19 case in the Clyde squad, the Fifers decided it would be unsafe for their players to compete against the Bully Wee.

Boss Darren Young confirmed afterwards that some of his squad have partners who are pregnant while others were concerned for their employment should they be subject to a quarantine through the track and trace system.

The club has been roundly praised for its position.

However, the SPFL confirmed on Wednesday it would be investigating the matter further.

A statement said: "Following the call-off of the SPFL League 1 fixture between Clyde and East Fife last night, the SPFL has today (28 April) announced that disciplinary proceedings have commenced against East Fife for failing to fulfil the fixture.

"The disciplinary hearing will be held before a sub-committee of the board of the SPFL on Thursday 29 April."