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Celtic and Rangers Challenge Scottish FA Sanction
Celtic and Rangers appeal behind closed doors after Old Firm crowd trouble.
In brief
Celtic and Rangers appeal behind closed doors after Old Firm crowd trouble. Celtic and Rangers challenge £100,000 fine and closed-door matches for next Scottish Cup fixture. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Celtic and Rangers appeal
Celtic and Rangers challenge Scottish FA sanction for next home Scottish Cup match.
Sanction details
Ordered to pay £100,000 and play behind closed doors until next season.
Crowd trouble at Ibrox
Fans from both sides clashed on pitch after Celtic beat Rangers in March.
Police response
43 arrests made after missiles and pyros launched.
Stadium capacity
7,500 away fans allowed at Ibrox for Scottish Cup match.
Next steps
Appeal hearing on October 26 will decide if sanctions stay.
The headline
Celtic and Rangers challenge £100,000 fine and closed-door matches for next Scottish Cup fixture.
