Dundee United v Aberdeen postponed as Dons use new rule ahead of Europa League play-off

Dundee United’s Premiership match against Aberdeen has been postponed after the Pittodrie club exercised their right to move the game.

A new SPFL rule, introduced to help Scottish clubs succeed in UEFA competitions, allows Premiership sides to request the postponement of one match ahead of any play-off round second leg games.

Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup triumph ensured they go straight into the play-off round of the Europa League and they have taken advantage of the new regulations to plan their preparations.

The postponement could also benefit United if Jim Goodwin’s side are successful in progressing to the play-off round of the Conference League. The Tannadice side begin qualification against Una Strassen next Thursday.

Two further fixtures could be postponed as the SPFL confirmed matches that have been selected for television coverage and revealed there could be changes to their schedule.

Falkirk v Hibernian has been chosen by Premier Sports for live coverage on Saturday August 23 but Hibernian have already requested a postponement if they reach the play-off stages of the Europa League or Conference League.

Sky Sports have selected St Mirren v Rangers for live broadcast in round three. The details of that fixture will be confirmed when it is clear what UEFA competition Rangers will be participating in at the time.

Celtic will also be entitled to postpone their match against Livingston ahead of the Champions League play-off.