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Celtic’s £100,000 Scottish Cup punishment hangs in balance as SFA decision delayed

Celtic’s appeal against the decision to shut supporters out of their next home Scottish Cup tie has dragged into a second day without a verdict.…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:30 AM
Celtic’s £100,000 Scottish Cup punishment hangs in balance as SFA decision delayed
Key Things to Know
  • A Scottish FA appeal decision on Celtic and Rangers' Scottish Cup sanctions has extended into a second day.
  • Both clubs were ordered to play their next home cup match behind closed doors and pay £100,000 compensation.
  • Celtic argued the original punishment was disproportionate since Rangers were the home club responsible for safety arrangements.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic and Rangers are still awaiting the Scottish FA's appeal verdict regarding sanctions imposed after crowd trouble during a Scottish Cup match at Ibrox in March. An independent appeal hearing started on Monday, October 26, but deliberations stretched into Tuesday without an immediate public resolution.

Both clubs were previously handed stadium bans for their next home cup fixtures and ordered to pay £100,000 to their respective opponents in lost gate receipts. Celtic called the penalties disproportionate, noting they were not the home club responsible for stadium security.

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