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Rangers and Celtic prepare for derby without away supporters
BBC News reports that the Glasgow rivals will play without visiting fans following an agreement with the SPFL.
The short version
- No away supporters will attend SPFL matches between Rangers and Celtic this season under a temporary arrangement between the league and the clubs.[BBC News]
- Celtic enter the fixture after winning their first six Scottish Premiership matches, despite falling to LASK in Champions League play-offs.[BBC News]
- Rangers opened their domestic campaign with a draw and a defeat under manager Derek McInnes before dropping into the Conference League play-offs.[BBC News]
Key facts
- A temporary arrangement between the SPFL and the clubs bars away fans from any SPFL match between Rangers and Celtic this season.[BBC News]
- Celtic secured six consecutive Scottish Premiership victories to open the league campaign, scoring 14 goals and conceding three.[BBC News]
- Celtic lost 5-4 on aggregate to LASK in the Champions League play-offs after conceding a 5-1 defeat in the second leg.[BBC News]
- Rangers started their domestic campaign with a draw against Dundee United and a loss to Hibernian under manager Derek McInnes.[BBC News]
- Rangers dropped into the Conference League play-offs following a 2-1 defeat and a 1-1 draw against Jagiellonia Bialystok.[BBC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
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