Rangers and Celtic learn SFA appeal outcome over Scottish Cup stadium closure

Both clubs' appeals partially upheld; Scottish Cup home bans stand but suspended further sanctions scrapped.

Celtic and Rangers have had their appeals against SFA sanctions partially upheld following the pitch invasion at their Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox in March. The Appellate Tribunal has affirmed that both clubs must play their next Scottish Cup home match behind closed doors, but has set aside the threat of a further stadium closure and additional compensatory payment if fan trouble occurs at a cup game before the end of the season.

Both clubs must still pay £100,000 in immediate compensation, though this payment is waived if they face each other (Celtic's payment is waived if Rangers visit, and vice versa). The SFA had originally sanctioned the clubs after 43 arrests were made when fans invaded the pitch following Celtic's penalty shootout victory, with police and stewards intervening to prevent violence escalating.