Kilmarnock considers call-off request to support Euro bid

Kilmarnock are considering postponing their Scottish Premiership match against Aberdeen next Sunday in a bid to boost their bid for the UEFA Conference League.

Derek McInnes’ team will play FC Copenhagen in Denmark on Thursday night in the play-off round, with the return leg at Rugby Park a week later.

A trip to Pittodrie is on the cards, but with millions of pounds and valuable European coefficient points at stake, Kilmarnock believe there is reason to move their league match.

Scottish clubs and managers have asked for matches to be moved in recent years to increase their chances of European football, but such requests to the SPFL are usually denied due to the busy schedule.

Earlier this month, Rangers manager Phillipe Clement urged Scottish authorities to follow the example of the Ukrainian league and postpone a league match before the Champions League third qualifying round.

BBC Sport Scotland has asked the SPFL for comment.