At a disciplinary hearing today (Thursday 14 July, 2022) a Sub-Committee of the Board of the SPFL charged Elgin City FC for playing Darryl McHardy in their Premier Sports Cup Group F match against Ayr United FC at Somerset Park on Saturday 9 July, 2022.
Darryl McHardy was a listed substitute and entered the field of play at 33 minutes when he replaced Jake Dolzanski.
The match ended in Ayr United winning 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Elgin City FC admitted breaching SPFL Rules and Regulations by playing the player in the match while he was serving a one-match Scottish FA suspension.
The Tribunal imposed the following sanctions:
(i) The Club was reprimanded and warned as to future conduct;
(ii) Elgin City’s Premier Sports Cup match v Ayr United FC will be recorded as a 3-0 victory for Ayr United; and
(iii) A fine of £1,000, of which £500 is suspended until 30 June 2023 pending any further breaches of SPFL Player Regulations.
