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Celtic and Rangers face Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Celtic and Rangers face Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors
Summary

Celtic and Rangers will both play their next Scottish Cup home matches without fans after their appeals against a stadium closure were dismissed. The clubs had presented their cases to a Scottish FA appellate tribunal, which upheld the ban stemming from crowd disorder during last season's quarter-final at Ibrox. Both teams are also required to pay £100,000 to the opposing side for the upcoming ties as part of the penalty. An independent review highlighted significant crowd control failures and identified potential for serious violence from the incidents. Following these developments, there will be no away fans present at this season's Old Firm derbies in SPFL competitions.

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Key Details
  • •Celtic and Rangers will play without fans in the Scottish Cup.
  • •Their appeals against the decision were unsuccessful.
  • •Both clubs must pay £100,000 to their respective visiting teams.
  • •The closure is due to disturbances during last season's quarter-final tie.
  • •An independent review criticized both clubs for crowd control issues.
Latest Updates
  • 5:20 PMBBC Sport — Celtic & Rangers Scottish Cup stadium closure upheld
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Rangers and Celtic will both play their next Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors after the clubs respective appeals against the sanction was dismissed.

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