"Under the Scottish FA cup competition rules, pitch inspections can be carried out no later that four hours prior to kick-off but given the weather forecast for the week ahead, it is prudent for inspections to be carried out as quickly as possible, " said the spokesman.

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In addition, BT's acquisition of ESPN's TV channels business in the UK and Ireland in February of this year will bring the rights to show live games for the FA Cup, Scottish Premier League, Europa League and the German Bundesliga.

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Under the deal, BT will get ESPN and ESPN America channels, plus ESPN's live sports rights portfolio, which includes the English Football Association Challenge Cup, better known locally as the FA Cup, the Scottish football Premier League, and Germany's top football league, known as the Bundesliga.

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The Scottish FA had requested the delay in order to increase preparation time for Scotland's World Cup qualifier in Norway on 12 August.

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The deal sees BT acquire the ESPN and ESPN America channels, and their live rights to show FA Cup, Scottish Premier League, Uefa Europa League, and German Bundesliga matches.

BBC: BT to buy ESPN UK and Ireland channels