Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors

The Scottish Football Association has imposed unprecedented sanctions on Celtic and Rangers, ordering both Glasgow clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup fixtures behind closed doors following crowd disorder during last season's quarterfinal match at Ibrox. The ruling, announced on August 28, 2026, also requires each club to pay £100,000 in compensation to whichever team is drawn as the away side for those matches. The disciplinary action stems from the chaotic scenes that unfolded after Celtic defeated Rangers 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in the Scottish Cup quarterfinal on March 16, 2026. After the shootout, supporters from both teams invaded the pitch.