Celtic fans support abolition of SFA’s Key Match Incident panel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Celtic supporters express relief at the demise of the SFA’s Key Match Incident panel, introduced in 2024. The panel was intended to provide independent assessments of VAR and refereeing decisions but instead prompted confusion and frustration among fans and clubs. Critics point to contradictory rulings and a lack of transparency regarding the panel members, which fueled controversy rather than accountability. Some clubs, like Dundee United, stopped nominating representatives to the panel, reflecting a growing discontent within Scottish football.
- •KMI panel designed to assess VAR decisions began in 2024.
- •Criticism arose over contradictory rulings and anonymity of panel members.
- •Celtic fans faced confusion during major incidents like the Motherwell handball.
- •Dundee United was among the first clubs to withdraw participation.
- •Calls for more effective accountability processes in Scottish refereeing continue.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic fans won’t miss the KMI Panel – Scottish Football is better off without it
"Celtic supporters will hardly be mourning the death of the SFA’s Key Match Incident panel.4th April 2026; Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Rangers versus Dundee Unite...
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