The Scottish Premier League said Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings was arrested at his home after “extensive enquiries” by the Gambling Commission into the team’s 2-1 home loss to Hearts on Dec. 14.
The 26-year-old Jennings was shown a red card with eight minutes remaining in the match.
“The Scottish FA has received notification from the Gambling Commission that (Jennings) was arrested at his home today by Merseyside Police (in Liverpool),” SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said.
Regan said the probe involves “several other individuals” outside Scotland but only centered on one Scottish match.
Jennings was sent off in the match in question at Fir Park after receiving a straight card for disputing a penalty decision. He had already been booked in the game.
It has been reported that several bets were placed on there being a red card in the match, including one from an account in Liverpool. Jennings joined Motherwell in 2009 from Tranmere, a team based in Liverpool.
Regan said Motherwell is aware of the arrest and will comment later.
