Rangers and Celtic to Play Next Scottish Cup Home Games Behind Closed Doors

The Scottish FA has mandated that both Rangers and Celtic will play their upcoming home matches in the Scottish Cup behind closed doors due to crowd disturbances that occurred during their quarter-final match in March.

This decision comes after a penalty shoot-out victory for Celtic led to a pitch invasion by fans from both clubs, resulting in clashes and 43 arrests. The two teams will also be required to pay £100,000 to the visiting side for their next home Scottish Cup fixture.

A report following the incident highlighted the potential for severe violence and called for stricter sanctions against Ultra groups involved in such disturbances. The Scottish FA's actions reflect recommendations from an independent review aimed at improving safety and security at football matches.