Celtic and Rangers receive home match stadium bans from Scottish FA

The Scottish FA mandated that both Celtic and the Rangers play their next home Scottish Cup fixtures behind closed doors. This sanction follows spectator conduct observed during the Scottish Cup quarter-final match held at Ibrox on 8 March 2026, which Celtic won after a penalty shootout. While the ruling affects both clubs, concerns have been raised regarding the proportionality of the punishment relative to the specific involvement of supporters from each side. Critics argue that the decision treats the clubs collectively rather than assessing individual responsibility for the incidents during the match. Celtic season ticket holders are now barred from attending the club's upcoming domestic cup tie at Celtic Park. The disciplinary action stems from reported unruly crowd behavior that occurred during the conclusion of the previous match at Ibrox.

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