Hearts must wait to discover if their B team can be admitted to the Lowland League as they again consult member clubs after three 'guest clubs' applied to join.
Celtic and Rangers participated in the fifth-tier division this term as part of a pilot scheme and member clubs voted in favour of their continued participation next season as well as other 'guest clubs'.
Tynecastle chiefs are interested in entering their B team next season but that has thrown up the problem of a 19-team league.
