SPL play-off plan to be retained if First Division clubs break away
The 10 second tier sides want to join the top flight after failing to get full support for reconstruction.
Arbroath
The Red Lichties, the Smokies
- Founded: 1878
- Ground: Gayfield Park
- Stadium Capacity: 4,145
- Chairman: John Christison
- Manager: Paul Sheerin
- Captain: Stuart Malcolm
Last Result
Second Division: 4 May 2013 Arbroath 0 - 1 Alloa Athletic
Revealed: The different financial models which will decide reconstruction
Plans to give £270,000 more to lower league clubs were rejected by the SPL this week.
First Division clubs renew threat to join SPL if reconstruction plans fail
Hamilton chairman Les Gray says second tier sides can't afford to 'sit and do nothing'.
Lower league clubs offered more money in league reconstruction plans
Meeting of all 30 SFL clubs has added 'optimism' to hopes a new setup could be in place for 2013/14.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Queen of the South | 36 | 92 |
| 2 Alloa Athletic | 36 | 67 |
| 3 Brechin City | 36 | 61 |
| 4 Forfar Athletic | 36 | 54 |
| 5 Arbroath | 36 | 52 |
| 6 Stenhousemuir | 36 | 49 |
| 7 Ayr United | 36 | 41 |
| 8 Stranraer | 36 | 37 |
| 9 East Fife | 36 | 32 |
| 10 Albion Rovers | 36 | 24 |
Scottish Football League clubs meet for more reconstruction talks
Sides will discuss SPL plans at Hampden with no vote taking place on Friday.
Arbroath 0-1 Alloa Athletic: Scott Hynd inflicts heartbreak on Arbroath
Read a full report of the Second Division game between Arbroath and Alloa Athletic.
Ayr United 0-1 Arbroath: Graeme Smith heroics fail to prevent Abroath win
Ayr goalkeeper Graeme Smith saved two penalties but could not prevent his side from losing 1-0 to play-off hopefuls Arbroath.
Twelve players in running for SFL Player of the Year awards
Chris Erskine, Stefan Scougall,Lyle Taylor and Michael Tidser are up for the First Division prize.
