Rangers and Celtic face SFA charges after Scottish Cup unrest at Ibrox
The Scottish Football Association has issued disciplinary charges against Rangers and Celtic following unrest during their Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on 8 March 2026. Both clubs are accused of breaching SFA Rule 37 regarding good order and security. The trouble occurred after Celtic won on penalties, with fans spilling onto the pitch and clashing, resulting in at least 37 arrests and injuries to police and stewards. An independent review by Mark Blackbourne described the events as a 'near miss' that could have escalated into a violent mass confrontation or crushing incident. The review criticizes ultra groups for exerting disproportionate influence and highlights inadequate planning and lack of external scrutiny of operational plans. It calls for stronger sanctions against clubs, noting the SFA has unused disciplinary powers. Hearings are set for 13 August.
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