Celtic and Rangers fans are barred from attending away matches this season, including today’s Premiership clash at Parkhead. This decision stems from a temporary arrangement following significant disruptions during last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox.

An independent review revealed that "crushing" and "life-threatening violence" were narrowly avoided when Rangers fans stormed the pitch to confront Celtic supporters celebrating their goals. Consequently, both clubs faced behind-closed-doors penalties for their next home fixtures in the competition.

In a recent encounter, Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup, with no Bhoys fans present. The first Premiership Old Firm of the season at Celtic Park will also occur without Gers supporters.

Previously, an away allocation of 5 percent had been established for these matches, but the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) reconsidered ticketing arrangements after the independent review’s findings. Despite a proposal from Rangers to reduce the away allocation for the Scottish League Cup quarter-final, Celtic rejected it, leading to the current ban.

The SPFL confirmed that there would be no away supporters for matches between Rangers and Celtic in SPFL competitions for the remainder of the 2026/27 season. This decision aims to allow both clubs and authorities to address safety and security concerns thoroughly. The situation remains subject to review, with all parties committed to ensuring a constructive approach during this period.