Lowland League

Ayr's George Stanger celebrates as he makes it 1-0 during the victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

Viaplay Cup: Sorry St Johnstone crash out, St Mirren leave it very late

Rangers have withdrawn their B team from the Scottish Lowland League for next season and beyond. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers withdraw B team from Lowland League following Conference League collapse

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell had hoped a resolution for the introduction of a Conference League would be passed at the organisation's AGM on Tuesday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Conference League vote scrapped despite SFA chief's self interest pleas

Spartans' Bradley Whyte (L) celebrates as his side are promoted to League Two after the Pyramid play-off final second leg between Albion Rovers and Spartans at Cliftonhill (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Fan fury and 'no apology' verdict as Albion Rovers lose league status

Rangers have a team in the Lowland League but Michael Beale would prefer a Reserve division.

Beale outlines better alternative to 'restrictive and repetitive' B team plan

James Graham has extended his contract with Rangers until the end of the 2023/24 season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers forward signs new deal, contract length, player response

Spartans and Albion Rovers drew 1-1 at Ainslie Park.

Spartans and Albion Rovers cancel each other out in 'rubbish game of football'

Interim Hearts manager Steven Naismith takes his team to St Mirren in a crucial Premiership match on Saturday.

Hearts' Naismith: I've got a plan of what I want to do when time comes

Liam McFarlane has extended his stay at Hearts. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts quartet sign new contracts with more to follow

Spartans earned a 1-0 win over Brechin in the first leg of the pyramid play-off at Ainslie Park.

Spartans edge pyramid play-off first leg against Brechin despite red card

Dougie Samuel is trying to take Spartans into the SPFL after winning the Lowland League.

Dougie Samuel on Spartans' rise, heart attack and keeping kids out of jail

Buckie Thistle and Brechin City meet at Victoria Park to decide the Highland League title.

Buckie Thistle and Brechin set for thrilling end to Highland League title race

Celtic and Rangers have had B teams in the Lowland League for the last two seasons. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scottish football's B team mess - Celtic, Rangers, Hearts & pyramid frustration

Rangers youngster Bailey Rice made his senior debut in the 3-0 win at Livingston last month. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers face fight to keep star youngster 'tracked ' by Real Madrid

Dwight Yorke wants the Aberdeen job. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Dwight Yorke reveals why Aberdeen should appoint him and not Chris Wilder

Alex Lowry could depart Rangers on loan on transfer deadline day. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Lowry could leave Rangers on transfer deadline day as King bids 'rejected'

University of Stirling manager Chris Geddes is preparing to lead his team to Tannadice in the Scottish Cup fourth round. Pic: Michael Gillen

The team with 1000 friends but no fans facing Dundee United in the Scottish Cup

Ayr United lead the way in the Championship. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Scotland's lower leagues are the answer to World Cup problem

James Tavernier and Kemar Roofe are both fit for Rangers to face Dundee in the League Cup. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss provides injury update as he confirms rotation

Footballer Zander Murray says he has been overwhelmed by messages of support since he became the first senior Scottish football player to reveal that he is gay.

Footballer Zander Murray ‘humbled’ by reaction since revealing he is gay

Zander Murray in action for previous club Broxburn Athletic

Zander Murray becomes first senior Scottish footballer to come out as gay

The SPFL has postponed fixtures this weekend. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

SPFL and SFA announce fixture decision following death of Queen Elizabeth II

The SPFL Reserve League will return for the 2022-23 season with Hibs and Dundee United among the 10 clubs taking part.

Hibs and Dundee United among 10 clubs to compete in re-formed Reserve League

Lee Johnson looks crestfallen during Hibs' 1-0 defeat by Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup.

Johnson outlines areas for improvement after Hibs' defeat

Cole McKinnon celebrates scoring on his Rangers debut in the 3-1 win over Hearts on May 14, 2022. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers secure youngster on new contract after memorable first team debut

Hearts will join Celtic and Rangers in fielding a B team in the Lowland League next season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts B team fixtures and home venue confirmed

Hibs are close to landing former Rangers kid Kyle McClelland.

Hibs set to land ex-Rangers kid - but he won't be for the first team yet

Celtic and Rangers had Colts sides in the Lowland League last season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SPFL chairman hits out at 'bribe' and 'backroom deals' over Colts teams

Celtic's Bosun Lawal scores to make it 2-1 during the Lowland League match between Bonnyrigg Rose and Celtic B last season.

Rangers, Celtic and Hearts gain admission to Lowland League

Mathew Anderson battles with Cole McKinnon during a Scottish Lowland League match between Celtic B and Rangers B at Celtic Park, on April 12, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts, Celtic and Rangers Lowland League fate goes to vote

Tranent won promotion to the Lowland League at Darvel's Recreation Park. Picture: SNS

Tranent upset the odds to win Lowland League promotion with win over Darvel

Rangers loanee Aaron Ramsey reacts after missing his penalty in the Europa League final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsey: Rangers loanee likely to move with 'contract termination' on cards

BONNYRIGG, SCOTLAND - JULY 17: Celtic B head Coach Tommy McIntyre during the Lowland League Match between Bonnyrigg Rose and Celtic B at New Dundas Park on July 17, 2021, in Bonnyrigg, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

What now for Old Firm B teams as Lowland League prepare to snub them?

Alex Lowry in action for Rangers B against Celtic B at Pennycars Stadium, Airdrie. (Photo by Craig Brown / SNS Group)

Old Firm and Hearts Colts proposal hits another snag

Celtic and Rangers' involvement in the Lowland League is in doubt. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Lowland League ready to scrap Colts teams after 'ultimatum'

The draw has been made for the Premier Sports Cup group stage. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Premier Sports Cup group stage draw in full

Sean Brown scrambles the opening goal over the line after Cowdenbeath had been reduced to ten men. Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Cowdenbeath boss furious as big decisions go Bonnyrigg's way in pyramid play-off

The 2022/23 Premier Sports Cup will kick-off with the group stages in the second week of July. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Dates for 2022/23 Premier Sports Cup announced

Si Ferry has been appointed Broomhill manager. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Former Celtic star Si Ferry appointed boss of Lowland League side

Mathew Anderson battles with Cole McKinnon during a Scottish Lowland League match between Celtic B and Rangers B.

Lowland League enters consultation period over Rangers, Celtic and Hearts

Bonnyrigg's Kieran McGachie heads home the opener against Fraserburgh.

Bonnyrigg expecting 'different animal' in Fraserburgh after landing big blow

Bonnyrigg Rose manager Robbie Horn will have home advantage over Fraserburgh counterpart Mark Cowie in the SPFL Pyramid Play-off first leg. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Bonnyrigg Rose v Fraserbugh: SPFL hopefuls set for pyramid play-off first leg

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has explained why the club want to be involved in the Lowland League.

Hearts hope to join Rangers and Celtic by submitting Lowland League team

Rumour Mill: Rangers signing blow

Tony Weston of Rangers and Dane Murray of Celtic have both featured for their respective B teams in the Lowland League this season. (Photo by Craig Brown / SNS Group)

Old Firm B-team get second Lowland League green light in vote

Celtic's Bosun Lawal scores to make it 2-1 during the Lowland League Match between Bonnyrigg Rose and Celtic B at New Dundas Park on July 17, 2021.

Celtic and Rangers 'contact clubs' about extended stay in Lowland League

Scottish Cup: No fairytale wins for Clydebank, Banks O'Dee or East Kilbride

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst saw his much-changed side ease their way past Stirling Albion at Ibrox to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Van Bronckhorst reacts to stunning debut from Rangers teenager

Scotland under-19 international midfielder Alex Lowry (right) in action for Rangers B team in a SPFL Trust Trophy match against Cove Rangers earlier this season. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

'Big talent' set to make Rangers debut at Ibrox on Friday night

Alloa manager Barry Ferguson.

'Professional' Alloa avoid banana skin against Bonnyrigg

The draw for the third round of the Scottish Cup is on Sunday.

Darvel cause big upset in Scottish Cup second round

Blair Munn (left) with Pro Performance Academy partners Robbie Thomson and Callum Tapping - who he will face when Bo'ness United meet Edinburgh City in the Scottish Cup second round. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Scottish Cup second round creating business rivals and holiday chaos

The ball is clearly out of play before bouncing back onto the field and converted by Blair Henderson for the opening goal. (Picture: Mark Brown / Spartans FC)

Spartans saluted after phantom goal and giveaway v Gretna

Rangers' Ross McCausland (right) competes with Sean McGinty during the SPFL Trust Trophy match between Rangers B and Ayr United at the C&G Systems Stadium on September 14, 2021, in Dumbarton, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ayr Utd kicked out of SPFL Cup to set Rangers up with Alloa tie

Bonyrigg Rose manager Robbie Horn takes his side to Forres in today's Scottish Cup first round. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scottish Cup first round: Bonnyrigg and Brora embark on another adventure

Ayr United's Michael Moffat (right) competes with Robbe Ure during an SPFL Trust Trophy match between Rangers B and Ay United at the C&G Systems Stadium on September 14, 2021, in Dumbarton, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers face reprieve after Ayr substitute blunder

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