BREAKING NEWS: Major SPFL changes that impact Celtic, Rangers and others as prize money increased

BREAKING NEWS: Major SPFL changes that impact Celtic, Rangers and others as prize money increased

The competition’s organizers have revealed the significant modification to the competition as well as the record amount of money up for grabs.

Cross-border teams were once allowed to compete in the competition, but after six seasons, this was discontinued.

The decision to solely work with SPFL clubs going forward is attributed by the SPFL to fixture congestion.

The competition upgrade will also see a 58 percent increase in the prize fund to £790,000 starting with the upcoming season.

The tournament champions will receive £100,000, which is a 100% raise over this season.

With £1,500 in facility payments to clubs for televised matches, the total amount paid to teams will surpass £800k.

“We’re really pleased to announce record prize money for the SPFL Trust Trophy next season,” said Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the SPFL.

“The SPFL Trust have been fantastic supporters of this important cup competition. Their investment, and the continuing generosity of James and Morag Anderson, is greatly appreciated.

“We have very much enjoyed the participation of cross-border teams, who have competed in six seasons of this competition since they first joined in Season 2016/17.

“However, their involvement does further complicate our already congested fixture schedule. Hence the SPFL Trust Trophy will revert to a Scottish-only competition next season.

“We are delighted to welcome five Highland League clubs and six Lowland League clubs into the SPFL Trust Trophy next season.”

New SPFL Trust Trophy prize money

Winners – £100,000

Runners-up – £60,000

Losing semi-finalists – £40,000

Losing quarter-finalists – £30,000

4th round losers – £20,000

3rd round losers – £15,000

2nd round losers – £10,000

1st round losers – £5,000

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