Sport · Singapore Bureau
Celtic, Rangers ban away fans for rest of Scottish league season
Scottish football rivals Celtic and Rangers have agreed to prohibit away supporters from attending their Old Firm fixtures in league competitions through the end of the season. The decision was announced by the Scottish Professional Football League on Friday.
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Celtic and Rangers, two of Scotland's most prominent football clubs, have jointly agreed to implement a temporary ban on away supporters for their remaining league encounters this season, according to the Scottish Professional Football League.
The decision applies specifically to Old Firm matches contested in SPFL competitions, effectively eliminating travelling fan contingents from one of British football's most storied rivalries. Both clubs approved the measure, which takes immediate effect for the remainder of the campaign.
The agreement marks a significant step in managing fan dynamics at matches between the Glasgow-based rivals. Old Firm fixtures have historically attracted intense supporter interest, with away fan attendance traditionally adding to the atmosphere and logistical considerations surrounding these high-profile encounters.
The SPFL confirmed the arrangement on Friday, though neither club issued separate statements detailing the specific circumstances or duration of the arrangement beyond the current season. The restriction will remain in place for all remaining league matches between the two sides through the conclusion of the campaign.