Old Firm Clubs Challenge Scottish Cup Behind Closed Doors Sanctions
Published 1w ago · Latest report 1w ago
Celtic and Rangers launch formal appeals against the Scottish FA punishment requiring empty stadiums for their next home cup ties.
Celtic and Rangers are officially appealing the Scottish Football Association penalty that mandates both clubs play their upcoming home Scottish Cup matches without supporters. The disciplinary measure stems from crowd disturbances that occurred during their previous cup encounter at Ibrox last season. Both Glasgow teams have moved to contest the ruling as they prepare for the tournament.
- The disciplinary action follows crowd trouble during a previous cup fixture between the two clubs at Ibrox Stadium.
- The penalty requires both teams to host their next home fixtures in the Scottish Cup behind closed doors.
Why it matters
Matches between Celtic and Rangers frequently draw intense scrutiny and rivalry, making crowd management a critical issue for Scottish football authorities.
What outlets agree on
Both Celtic and Rangers are appealing against the Scottish FA sanction that mandates playing upcoming home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors following previous crowd trouble.
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- The IndependentCeltic and Rangers to appeal behind closed doors sanction after Old Firm crowd trouble1w ago · open ↗
- BBC SportCeltic and Rangers contest closed doors sanctions1w ago · open ↗
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