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SPFL bans away supporters from all Old Firm matches this season

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

SPFL bans away supporters from all Old Firm matches this season

Summary

The Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed that no away fans will attend Celtic and Rangers matches for the remainder of the 2026/27 season. The temporary arrangement follows discussions between the SPFL and both clubs regarding ticket allocations. This decision comes after an independent review by the Scottish FA into events during last season’s Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. That fixture was impacted by crowd unrest and pitch incursions involving supporters from both teams. The upcoming Premier Sports Cup tie on 13 September between Rangers and Celtic, as well as the league match at Celtic Park on 20 September, will proceed under these restrictions.

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By the Numbers

•Away supporters are barred from all Old Firm matches in SPFL competitions this season.
•The agreement follows an independent review of crowd unrest at an Ibrox Scottish Cup tie.
•Rangers host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup on 13 September.
•Celtic and Rangers meet for a league match at Celtic Park on 20 September.

Latest Updates

12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Away fans banned from Old Firm matches between Celtic and Rangers this season
12:32 PMYahoo Sports — No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season
12:30 PMBBC Sport — No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season

What they're saying

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There will be no fans allowed at Old Firm games between Celtic and Rangers in this season's Premiership and League Cup, the SPFL has announced.
— Sky Sports Football