Celtic fans are furious with the justification given after Rangers won their case against Celtic over the recent incident.
Rangers FC has been involved in several court cases against Celtic FC, primarily revolving around ticketing disputes and fan safety issues. One notable case was when Rangers won a case against Celtic at the SPFL board sub-committee, which agreed that Celtic’s stance of providing zero tickets to Rangers fans was unreasonable. However, the sub-committee couldn’t determine a reasonable number of tickets due to lack of evidence submitted by Celtic ¹ ² ³.
*Ticketing Disputes*
– Rangers had offered Celtic an allocation of 708 tickets for their match at Ibrox, but Celtic turned it down citing safety concerns.
– The dispute led to no away fans being allowed at Old Firm matches, affecting the atmosphere and safety at the games ¹ ³.
*Other Court Cases*
– Rangers is also involved in a court case with Reputation Exchange PLC (REPX) over an aborted agreement to develop a customised payment card for fans. REPX claims Rangers blocked the project, resulting in losses of £1.5 million plus additional costs.
– The case is scheduled to be heard in the Court of Session between July 8-11, 2025 ⁴.
*Historical Context*
– The rivalry between Rangers and Celtic is fueled by historical, cultural, and sectarian tensions, often leading to fan violence and safety concerns.
– The 2012 Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act was introduced to address these issues ⁵.
The recent SPLF decisions on Celtic vs Rangers clash have been a topic of discussion among fans. Rangers came from behind to win 3-1 at Celtic Park in January 2026, with Youssef Chermiti scoring a brace. However, there are allegations of biased refereeing, with some claiming that Celtic has received favorable decisions in recent matches ¹ ².
In a previous match, Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 after extra time in the Scottish League Cup, with Johnny Kenny scoring for Celtic and Thelo Aasgaard getting sent off for Rangers ³.
The head-to-head record between the two teams shows Rangers have won 172 matches, Celtic have won 171, and there have been 106 draws in 449 meetings ⁴.
There’s been a recent development in the Rangers FC vs Celtic FC case. The Scottish FA has announced an independent review into the matchday safety and security operations following the Scottish Cup quarter-final match between the two teams. This comes after fans from both sides invaded the pitch, leading to arrests and condemnation from both clubs.
Rangers have condemned the “unacceptable” disorder, while Celtic’s interim chairman, Brian Wilson, has defended his club’s supporters, citing other instances where fans have spilled onto the pitch in celebration ¹.
As for the ticket allocation drama, Celtic is pushing for a full 20% of Ibrox Stadium’s capacity, which translates to around 10,000 tickets, but safety concerns and segregation issues may affect the final allocation
The recent court decision regarding Rangers FC vs Celtic FC revolves around ticket allocation for their Scottish Cup clash. Celtic is pushing for a full 20% allocation of Ibrox Stadium, which translates to around 10,000 tickets. However, safety concerns and segregation issues might reduce this number. Police Scotland has taken a hands-off approach, leaving the decision to the clubs ¹ ² ³.
In previous disputes, Rangers won a case against Celtic at the SPFL board sub-committee, which agreed Celtic’s stance of providing zero tickets was unreasonable. Despite this, an appropriate number couldn’t be reached due to lack of evidence submitted by Celtic
