Scottish Fifth Division Club to Play Two Matches at the Same Time
Scottish Fifth Division side Johnstone Burgh will play two cup matches at the same time on 21 November, fielding two separate squads. The club asked officials to change the kick-off times but did not get a positive result.
Johnstone Burgh, who compete in the Scottish regional league, have been forced to play two official matches at the same time on Saturday 21 November. According to the club's statement, the side will face Tayport in the Scottish Communities Cup at 17:30. On the same day at 18:00, they will host Dunipace in the Lowland League Cup.
Club management said they had spoken with officials and proposed a different date for the matches. Johnstone Burgh also offered to give up their share of the ticket revenue to reduce the negative effects of the change in the fixture schedule.
Despite these proposals, no positive change was made to the fixture schedule. As a result, the club will field separate squads for both matches on 21 November. The situation highlights a significant challenge for small league teams with limited squad resources.
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