Ayr Utd awarded League Cup group win after Elgin City field banned player Darryl McHardy
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Darryl McHardy came on in the 33rd minute at Somerset Park despite being suspended
Ayr United have been awarded a 3-0 win over Elgin City after the fourth-tier side fielded a suspended player in Saturday's League Cup group game.
Darryl McHardy was subject to a one-match ban and came on as a first-half substitute in the goalless draw.
Ayr won the penalty shootout following the 90 minutes and secured a bonus point in addition to their point for the draw at Somerset Park.
Elgin have also been fined £1,000 and "warned as to future conduct".
In a statement, the SPFL said: "Elgin City FC admitted breaching SPFL rules and regulations by playing the player in the match while he was serving a one-match Scottish FA suspension."
Ayr, who suffered a 3-0 home defeat by Queen of the South on Tuesday, are now second in Group F with four points.
Elgin, whose next group match is at Annan Athletic on Saturday, are bottom of the section.