# Celtic and Rangers Challenge Scottish FA Sanction

> Celtic and Rangers appeal behind closed doors after Old Firm crowd trouble.
- Title: Celtic and Rangers Challenge Scottish FA Sanction · Sky Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: celtic, rangers, scottish fa, old firm, scottish cup, scottish premier league, stadium closure, sports, Challenge, Scottish, Sanction, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13591856/celtic-and-rangers-appeal-scottish-fa-behind-closed-doors-sanction-after-old-firm-crowd-trouble
- Author: Sahil Jaidka
- Published: 2026-09-25T16:08:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: celtic, rangers, scottish fa, old firm, scottish cup, scottish premier league, stadium closure, 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.
## Key takeaway

Celtic and Rangers challenge £100,000 fine and closed-door matches for next Scottish Cup fixture.