Dundee chiefs are reportedly braced for a hammering from the SPFL after their Scottish Premiership match against Rangers was postponed.

The scheduled fixture on Sunday - due to be broadcast live on Sky Sports - was called off 90 minutes before kick-off after a second inspection of the playing surface.

The pitch had been checked by a local official at 9.15am but a final call on whether the game should go ahead was held back for match official Don Robertson in a second inspection at 10.15am.

Robertson quickly ruled the match could not be played with the pitch waterlogged in areas with the ball unable to bounce and the surface deemed dangerous for players.

A new date for the match has yet to be announced.

Following the call-off, Rangers chiefs released a scathing statement on the situation, and on Monday SPFL higher-ups confirmed an investigation would be carried out.

An SPFL spokesperson said: “The postponement of any match is disappointing given the impact it has on supporters. 

“This was particularly disappointing given the fact it was a live Sky Sports match and the proximity of the match to the split.

“The SPFL will be investigating the circumstances surrounding this postponement.”

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Now, the Daily Mail reports that there is "every chance the Tayside club will be brought to book over the fiasco."

SPFL's rules state: "Each club shall ensure that the field of play at its registered ground and at any other ground at which it is the home club for a league match or play-off match is: Smooth and in good condition and repair. And equipped with an efficient and effective drainage system so that it cannot become unplayable due to flooding."

Dundee officials cited very heavy windfall as a major factor in the postponement with chief executive John Nelms stating ground staff had been working on the pitch since 5am in hopes of resolving the pitch issues.

Previously, Motherwell were fined by league chiefs over the state of their pitch back in 2010.

The club were hit with a £50,000 fine - but £45,000 of the fee was suspended.