'This is not a merger - the SFL has been swallowed up by an SPL takeover'
League president says move to one league body has left the SFL as 'casualty' of change.
First Division: 4 May 2013 Dunfermline Athletic 1 - 2 Airdrie United
League president says move to one league body has left the SFL as 'casualty' of change.
Chief executive admits to 'sadness' as league body embraces reconstruction.
SFL sides voted 23-6 in favour of the reconstruction plans, leading to the creation of the SPFL.
A look at how much each team will receive each year if SFL clubs vote through change.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Partick Thistle | 36 | 78 |
| 2 Greenock Morton | 36 | 67 |
| 3 Falkirk | 36 | 53 |
| 4 Livingston | 36 | 52 |
| 5 Hamilton Academical | 36 | 51 |
| 6 Raith Rovers | 36 | 46 |
| 7 Dumbarton | 36 | 43 |
| 8 Cowdenbeath | 36 | 36 |
| 9 Dunfermline Athletic | 36 | 34 |
| 10 Airdrieonians | 36 | 22 |
Twenty-two from 29 clubs are required to vote in favour of a merger with the SPL.
Airdrie United were formed in 2002 after Airdrieonians were liquidated and could not regain entry to the Third Division.
The current club was formed following the liquidation of Airdrieonians in 2002.
The 10 second tier sides want to join the top flight after failing to get full support for reconstruction.