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KDM Evolution Trophy expands to 40 clubs

  • Post published:3 June 2026

We will compete in an expanded KDM Evolution Trophy in season 2026/27, with the SPFL confirming a new 40-club league phase.

The opening stage will feature:

  • 10 clubs each from Leagues One and Two
  • 10 Premiership B teams
  • 10 invited guest clubs from the Highland League and Lowland Leagues East and West

Each side will play six matches, and results will feed into one league table.

The top 22 clubs will progress to the knockout round of 32, where Championship clubs will enter as seeded teams alongside the top six league stage finishers.

League phase fixtures will be published on Thursday 16 July at 1pm.