In an attempt to ensure all Premier League matches will go ahead this weekend, The Scottish League is bringing in overseas referees to replace local referees who have gone on strike.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) said it had reached agreement over referees with "several European national associations to ensure matches in the Premier League and the Alba Cup final will be covered this weekend".
"Negotiations are continuing with other national associations to help ensure that some, if not all, matches in the Scottish Football League go ahead as normal", a statement said.
"Clubs will be informed ... whether their matches will go ahead or not in light of the Scottish Category One referees electing to persist with their withdrawal of labour".
As a result of the fallout from some of their recent on field decisions, Scotland's top referees have chosen to strike in protest at what they say is the "intolerable pressure" that has been placed on their personal and professional lives.
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