THE Scottish Professional Football League have agreed a new four-year deal with Mitre Sports International to provide the match ball for games in their four divisions.

Saturday's fixtures in the Ladbrokes Premiership saw the Delta Hyperseam ball being used for the first time and it will be rolled out across the other three leagues this weekend.

Mitre has been the Official Ball Partner of Scottish league football since 1998.

“It is fantastic news that the SPFL has extended its relationship with Mitre and the new Delta Hyperseam ball is sure to add even more colour to the Scottish football season," said SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

“This is an improved deal for the SPFL and its member clubs, which is more welcome news as the new season gets up and running.”