Sky Sports extends SPFL deal until end of 2019-20 season

Sky Sports has extended its deal with the Scottish Professional Football League to show matches until the end of the 2019-20 season.

Originally running until the end of next season, the broadcaster has agreed a three-year extension, which will see up to 30 matches from the Scottish Premiership shown live.

Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said: "We're delighted to extend our partnership with the SPFL, taking our coverage of Scottish football to almost 30 years with this deal."

Sky Sports kicked off the current season by showing Scottish champions Celtic at home to Ross County.