Dundee Fixture Change
Tuesday 3rd February 2009
As part of a package announced today by The Scottish Football League and BBC ALBA our scheduled fixture with Dundee on Saturday March 21st has been put back 24 hours and will now be played on Sunday March 22nd with a 3:15pm kick-off.
In total BBC ALBA will be covering three SFL fixtures live between now and the end of the season. An announcement regarding the end of season Play-Off matches will be made in due course.
The agreement represents another step forward for the Scottish Football League, securing live broadcast of First Division matches, and reflects BBC ALBA's commitment to televise a range of sports.
BBC ALBA is a partnership between the BBC and MG ALBA, the Gaelic Media Service.
David Longmuir, chief executive of the SFL, said: "MG ALBA has been an excellent broadcast partner since it became sponsor of The Challenge Cup last year.
"I am delighted that the new TV channel recognises the excitement, passion and community values that the Scottish Football League can offer, and I look forward to developing this relationship in the months ahead."
Alan Esslemont, head of content for BBC ALBA, said: "We are very pleased to be able to offer excellent live SFL fixtures to viewers. These games will enhance our comprehensive sports package which already includes the 'as-live' televising of SPL matches on Saturday nights."
Including our fixture with Dundee the First Division games selected for Sunday live coverage are as follows:
Sunday, 22nd February
Airdrie United v. Clyde
Sunday, 22nd March
Partick Thistle v. Dundee
Sunday, 19th April
St. Johnstone v. Queen of the South
