Celtic and Rangers appeal closed doors sanctions from Scottish FA
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Celtic and Rangers have launched appeals against the Scottish FA's ruling requiring both Scottish clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors. This decision follows fan clashes during the previous season's quarter-final at Ibrox, which resulted in fines of £100,000 for each club. Appeal hearings are set for October 26. The clubs acknowledged the original charges and have expressed discontent with the severity of the sanctions, citing the context of fan behavior during a moment of celebration as a factor. Authorities have warned of potential further sanctions if unacceptable behavior recurs.
- •Celtic and Rangers contest home game bans following fan incidents.
- •Both clubs face £100,000 fines related to previous clashes.
- •Scottish FA hearings for the appeals are on October 26.
- •Police made 43 arrests after fan disturbances in March.
- •No away fans will be permitted at Old Firm derbies this season.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why Celtic is perfectly correct to appeal Scottish FA’s ‘Old Firm’ sanction
- 3:38 PMBBC Sport — Celtic & Rangers contest closed doors sanctions
"Celtic has appealed against the Scottish FA sanction ordering the club to play our next home game in the Scottish Cup behind closed doors with the £100k fine that the club has been order to pay the o...
"Celtic and Rangers appeal against the Scottish FA decision forcing both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 4:35 PMWhy Celtic is perfectly correct to appeal Scottish FA’s ‘Old Firm’ sanction
Celtic has appealed against the Scottish FA sanction ordering the club to play our next home game in the Scottish Cup behind closed doors with the £100k fine that the club has been order to pay the o...
- BBC SportSep 25, 2026, 3:38 PMCeltic & Rangers contest closed doors sanctions
Celtic and Rangers appeal against the Scottish FA decision forcing both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors.
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