New research carried out by Supporters Direct has revealed that the majority of Scottish fans are unhappy with the current league structure in Scotland.

More than 1,300 supporters of clubs at all levels of senior football in Scotland participated in the study, which found that 96 per cent would rather not play opponents four times a season. According to the results of the study, more than 80 per cent prefer to play teams twice in a season, while a further 13 per cent would back playing teams three times a season.

The survey also found that five out of six supporters advocated a pyramid structure below the Scottish Football League, while 90 per cent want to see a streamlined administration with one body responsible for the professional game. Supporters Direct's development manager in Scotland, James Proctor, said: "These results clearly show the depth to which fans feel disenchanted and disempowered by the current set-up of Scottish football."