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Partick Thistle Penalized for Amateur Player Payments

Source: BBC Football - Published: 10 Nov 2026 22:23

Partick Thistle has been penalized by the Scottish Women's Premier League, receiving a three-point deduction and a £6,000 fine due to improper payments to players registered as amateurs last season. This decision follows a hearing that revealed the club's breach of regulations regarding player payments and documentation.

Partick Thistle's penalty could impact their relegation battle, with Aberdeen closing in. Fans should monitor how the club addresses internal processes to prevent future breaches and whether they can recover points in upcoming matches to avoid dropping further down the table.

Briefed by Gibik from the original source.