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Rangers and Celtic play Premier Sports Cup match without away support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:50 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Rangers and Celtic play Premier Sports Cup match without away support

Summary

The Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox is scheduled for Sunday without any visiting supporters. Former Celtic captain Scott Brown expressed disappointment regarding the lack of away fans, citing the loss of atmosphere and traditional passion associated with the fixture. This restriction follows security concerns and stadium management issues linked to previous confrontations between the two fanbases. Recent incidents, including pitch invasions and reported vandalism at both Ibrox and Celtic Park, have led to tighter controls and stadium-wide restrictions. While Celtic previously faced a £100,000 fine and a home-field ban for a future Scottish Cup tie following a separate March 2026 incident, the current situation highlights ongoing logistical challenges for the clubs in hosting these matches.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox this Sunday for a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match.
•No away supporters will be permitted to attend the fixture.
•Security concerns stem from past crowd control failures and incidents involving fans on the pitch.
•Scott Brown criticized the ban as detrimental to the passion of the game.
•Celtic previously received a fine and a stadium ban after a separate March 2026 incident.

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7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Wrecked toilets, masked hooligans and a disgraceful away fans ban on Sunday

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Scott Brown yesterday spoke of his disappointment that Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox between the Rangers and Celtic is to be played with no away support at the game.That’s due...
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