Partick Thistle have released a statement clarifying that they are still hoping to receive compensation from the SPFL over the imbalance of next season’s fixture list.

The Maryhill club were furious when they – along with Motherwell and Hamilton – only received two home games against the Old Firm, while rivals Hearts, Dundee and Inverness all received four.

They have reluctantly accepted that the fixtures won’t now change for the coming season, but insist that they will still be looking to discuss compensation at a meeting with the league’s governing body.

The statement read: “Contrary to press reports suggesting the SPFL has already decided there will be no compensation or fixtures changed, Thistle has secured a meeting with the SPFL this week to discuss the situation in more detail.

“We are also in touch with the other clubs in the League and will be arranging to meet them at a separate time.

“We recognise that changing the fixture list now would be disruptive to fans. Reluctantly, we accept that there will be a sporting disadvantage in the coming season. However, we will press the SPFL to show how it intends to avoid this recurring in future.

“As fixtures can't be changed, the question of compensation remains live for clubs affected. We look forward to a positive and robust exchange of views on this matter at the meeting.

“The Board hopes that, despite media comment suggesting otherwise, the SPFL would not have agreed to a meeting if minds have already been made up on this important matter.”