# Celtic and Rangers challenge closed doors sanctions

> Celtic and Rangers appeal Scottish FA's closed doors ruling for next Cup matches after fan clashes.
- Title: Celtic and Rangers challenge closed doors sanctions | Shortify
- Summary: Celtic and Rangers appeal Scottish FA's closed doors ruling for next Cup matches after fan clashes. Both clubs contest £100k fines and home matches behind…
- Keywords: celtic, rangers, scottish fa, scottish cup, scottish premier league, fan clash, closed doors, appeal, sports, challenge, closed, doors
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw9800568e15o
- Published: 2026-09-25T15:38:40.775+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: celtic, rangers, scottish fa, scottish cup, scottish premier league, fan clash, closed doors, appeal, sports
## Celtic and Rangers appeal
Celtic and Rangers have appealed against Scottish FA sanctions forcing both clubs to play home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors.

> We are shocked by this disproportionate punishment for a relatively small incursion by Celtic supporters at a moment of emotion and celebration.
## Fines and context
Both clubs face £100,000 fines after fans clashed during last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox.
## Appeal timeline
Appeal hearings are set for Monday, 26 October by the Scottish FA.
## Celtic's stance
Celtic called the punishment disproportionate, noting they were not the home club responsible for stadium safety.

> We are shocked by this disproportionate punishment for a relatively small incursion by Celtic supporters at a moment of emotion and celebration.
## Rangers' response
Rangers admitted to the original charges but will consider the appeal outcome before responding.
## Key takeaway

Both clubs contest £100k fines and home matches behind closed doors following pitch invasion incident.