Plans to alter the structure of Scottish football remain on the table — but any changes to the size of the top-flight division have effectively been ruled out.

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) confirmed that while discussions around league reconstruction are ongoing, there is “no reasonable prospect of achieving consensus” on changing the 12-team format of the Premiership.

The current setup — introduced in the 2000-01 season — sees the Premiership split into two halves after 33 matches, with each team playing a further five fixtures within their section of the table. Despite periodic calls for reform, the format remains firmly in place.

Below the top tier, the Championship, League One, and League Two each consist of 10 clubs, playing each other four times per season. Promotion and relegation are determined through automatic spots and play-offs, while a pyramid play-off system allows champions of the Highland and Lowland Leagues the opportunity to gain SPFL entry.

While the Premiership appears off-limits for now, the SPFL says there is “broad agreement around potential changes” to the structure of the leagues below.

A formal consultation process involving clubs and key stakeholders is expected to follow as league officials develop these proposals further.