Celtic and Rangers are now waiting on a final SPFL ruling that will decide whether away supporters are present at the next Glasgow Derby clash.
The dispute has already escalated beyond both clubs, with the SPFL’s independent sub committee now tasked with delivering a final verdict. That process removes direct control from Celtic and Rangers ahead of the Glasgow Derby.
The decision will determine whether any away allocation is enforced for the big title clash. Celtic have already taken action by withholding around 2,200 tickets after incidents at Ibrox. Rangers responded by escalating the issue, pushing it into formal SPFL review.
The key detail is timing, with a final determination expected before the end of this week. That deadline now dictates everything around the fixture.
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Celtic ticket stance forces SPFL decision before Rangers clash
The original decision followed pitch invasions and clashes involving supporters at Ibrox. That sequence of events created a direct link between crowd control concerns and ticket allocation.
Celtic also requested that specific supporter groups be blocked from receiving tickets. That request was not accepted, which led to the full allocation being withheld.
Late SPFL call creates pressure for Celtic and Rangers
The SPFL process now centres on whether tickets must be issued despite those events. Both clubs are waiting on a ruling that will arrive just days before the match.
A late call introduces logistical pressure for both sides. Celtic are preparing for a home-only crowd, which complicates any late reversal.
The timeline is now fixed, and the outcome will be delivered before the end of the week. Once confirmed, the focus shifts immediately from dispute to execution.
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