First Division live on BBC Alba

Dunfermline miss out on first three SFL matches screened live

The Scottish Football League and BBC ALBA have announced a package of three live televised First Division games over the next few months.

The televised games will take place on Sundays with kick-off times at 3.15 p.m. 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."

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

BBC ALBA is providing a premier sports package in association with MNE Media to provide coverage of one Clydesdale Bank Premier League match every Saturday night, on BBC ALBA over the next two seasons.

BBC ALBA will be available on Sky channel 168 and on Freesat channel 110.