St Mirren B have been sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player, overturning a cup win and ending their qualification hopes. Their 4-2 victory away to Cumbernauld Colts in the KDM Evolution Trophy on 26 September has been erased, with the SPFL awarding a 3-0 forfeit win to the home side.
The decision has severe consequences for the B team's season. They have dropped from 12th to 29th in the league phase with one match remaining, putting them outside the top 22 qualification spots for the next round. East Fife have moved up into their place, while Cumbernauld Colts are now just one point behind St Mirren B.
Club accepts sanction
St Mirren accepted the punishment after what they described as constructive talks with the league. The SPFL issued a formal reprimand and a warning about future conduct, though neither body named the player involved. In a statement, the club said it would ensure the matter was dealt with appropriately.
"We will continue dialogue with the SPFL around the specific nature of this discrepancy," St Mirren said.
The administrative error casts a shadow as the first team prepares for a key Premiership fixture. Stephen Robinson's side, currently fifth with 10 points from seven games, face a tough trip to third-placed Hearts this weekend. Their recent form shows one win, one draw, and three defeats from the last five outings, a run you can review on our standings page.
St Mirren B's final league phase match is a trip to face 11th-placed Edinburgh City, where they must win and hope other results go their way to have any chance of salvaging a place in the next round. The club's full squad details for both senior and development teams are available.
