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SCOTTISH football chiefs are looking at plans.

The SPFL have been thrilled with the impact the play-offs have made since being introduced as part of the league shake up in 2013.

But Record Sport understands a working group has been created to gather support for move to a similar model as used in England - with a one off final shoot out for a place in the top flight.

The plans would keep the current format for qualification with the three sides finished second to fourth in the Championship squaring up before facing the club that finished 11th in the Premiership.

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In previous season the games have been over two-legs but there is a gathering mood to create a showpiece event that will appeal to fans, broadcasters and sponsors.

The play-off final in England is billed as the richest match in football - with rivals fighting it out to land the bumper finances on offer in the EPL.

The rewards are far less in Scotland but it is felt a one-off match would create a dramatic climax to the campaign.

The SPFL would be able to consider neutral venues across the country but could also take the clash to Hampden if there is a big enough demand.

This season’s play-off final attracted 22,000 fans from Falkirk and Kilmarnock over the two legs - with Kille eventually coming out of top .

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The roaring success off the promotion race has whetted the appetite for change and the new final format could be in place as early as next season.

But it will be down to the clubs to vote through the plans when the full blueprint is put on the table.

A spokesman for the SPFL said: “We are continually looking at ideas to further improve the value and excitement around our competitions including the Ladbrokes Premiership play-off final. The idea of moving to a single,

one-off, play-off final at a neutral venue is one of those ideas.

“We will explore the feasibility of this and other ideas in consultation with member clubs and, as always, it is the clubs who can vote for or against any proposal as and when ideas reach that stage.”