The SPFL have hit Kilmarnock with a disciplinary charge as they now face an anxious wait to see if they have to forfeit their match with Motherwell.
Before the international break, Killie had to postpone the Premiership visit of the Steelmen after a Covid-19 outbreak in their camp. It resulted in their entire senior squad heading into self-isolation.
They have already been forced to forfeit one match as a consequence, their League Cup group stage opener with Falkirk forfeited 3-0 as they didn’t have enough senior players to complete the fixture.
Boss Alex Dyer had a full squad to pick from during the weekend win over Livingston but now his club face a disciplinary charge. If Kilmarnock are found guilty, the SPFL have unlimited power to impose a sanction, one which could be handing Motherwell a 3-0 win.
An SPFL statement reads: “The SPFL has today announced that disciplinary proceedings have been commenced against Kilmarnock FC. It is alleged that Kilmarnock FC breached the SPFL’s Covid-19 Regulations during the lead-up to their postponed league match vs Motherwell FC on Friday, 2 October.
“A hearing will be held before a Sub-Committee of the Board of the SPFL, chaired by an independent legally-qualified chair. The date of the hearing will be announced in due course.”