The SPFL has issued a response to the ongoing ticketing dispute involving Celtic ahead of next month’s Glasgow derby against the Ibrox club at Celtic Park…Following several incidents after the recent Scottish Cup meeting at Ibrox, Celtic have opted not to provide an away allocation for the post-split fixture scheduled for May 10 due to safety concerns that the Union Bears bring, meaning visiting Ibrox supporters are currently set to be absent.

The decision has drawn reactions from both clubs, prompting the SPFL to address the matter publicly.

In a brief statement released on its official website, the SPFL acknowledged the situation and outlined its position after reviewing feedback from Celtic and Rangers.

Scotland’s Shame – theRangers fans attacking the Celtic support at Ibrox after Celtic won the Scottish Cup quarter final on Sunday 8 March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

The statement read: “The SPFL today confirmed that it has received a request for a determination from Rangers in relation to their forthcoming William Hill Premiership match away to Celtic on Sunday 10 May.”

“This follows discussions between the two clubs failing to reach an agreement on the ticketing arrangements for the match and Celtic notifying Rangers that Celtic is not in a position to allocate any tickets to Rangers for visiting supporters for the match.”

An SPFL spokesperson added: “The SPFL Board will now appoint a sub-committee to consider Rangers’ request for a determination under SPFL Rule I27.”

Scotland’s Shame – theRangers fans attacking the Celtic support at Ibrox after Celtic won the Scottish Cup quarter final on Sunday 8 March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

As per the SPFL’s rules and regulations, I27 states: “The Home club must make provision for the admission of such reasonable number of visiting supporters at every home League Match and Play-Off Match as may be agreed in advance with the Visiting Club and, in the event of their being unable to agree such number not later than 14 days prior to the date of the League Match or Play-Off Match in question, the number of visiting supporters allowed shall be determined by the Board whose decision shall be final and binding.”

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