Edinburgh City FC have been sanctioned by the SPFL for fielding an ineligible player in their Premier Sports Cup Group G fixture against Ayr United on Saturday July 18, which Ayr United won 2-0.
The following sanctions will apply:
(i) The Club was reprimanded and warned as to its future conduct;
(ii) Edinburgh City’s Premier Sports Cup match v Ayr United will be recorded as a 3-0 victory for Ayr United and the Group G table updated accordingly;
(iii) A fine of £1,250, of which £750 is suspended until 1 August 2027 pending any further breaches of SPFL Player Regulations.
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