St Johnstone on standby to host Dundee v Rangers
Dundee’s Scottish Premiership game against Rangers will be played at St Johnstone’s McDiarmid Park on Wednesday if it cannot be held at Dens Park.
Dens Park will be assessed on Tuesday morning and, taking into account the weather forecast, a decision will be made on its ability to stage the game.
Rangers accused Dundee of “negligence” after the game was postponed for a second time over a waterlogged pitch.
The game was initially called off last month 90 minutes before kick-off.
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) is eager for the game to be played before the post-split fixtures begin despite Dundee clinching the final place in the top six with a draw at Aberdeen on Saturday.
The SPFL has appointed an experienced pitch consultancy regularly used by Uefa to report back with guidance on the condition of the pitch before Wednesday’s game.
Dundee must provide the pitch consultants, the SPFL and Rangers with daily updates on the playing surface and and immediately report any concerns.
If it moves to Perth, it will still be categorised a Dundee home game.
Rangers said in a statement: “Following strong representations from Rangers, supporters who have tickets for Dens Park will be able to attend the game at McDiarmid Park, should it move.”
More to follow.