• Mar. Abr 21st, 2026

Rangers and Celtic fans clash after Scottish Cup match

Michael Bunting

PorMichael Bunting

Mar 8, 2026
Police and stewards force fans back after they invaded the pitch at Ibrox. Pic: PA

Fans clashed on the pitch after Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on penalties.

Some Celtic fans ran on to the field at the final whistle to celebrate after their team secured a 4-2 win in the shootout, and a place in the competition’s semi-finals, after a goalless draw.

A number of Rangers supporters also ran on to the pitch at the end of the game.

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Fans on the pitch at Ibrox after Celtic beat Rangers in a penalty shootout. Pic: PA

Fans run on the pitch after Celtic's Scottish Cup win over Rangers. Pic: PA

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Fans run on the pitch after Celtic’s Scottish Cup win over Rangers. Pic: PA

Missiles were thrown, and there appeared to be some minor skirmishes, before order was restored by police and stewards, who formed a barrier between the two sets of supporters.

Celtic’s team, backed by 7,500 fans at one end of the stadium, had not registered a shot on target during 120 minutes of action in Glasgow.

Celtic's Julian Araujo is lifted up by fans after their Scottish Cup win. Pic: PA

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Celtic’s Julian Araujo is lifted up by fans after their Scottish Cup win. Pic: PA

A flare on the pitch as police and stewards attempt to restore order. Pic: Reuters

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A flare on the pitch as police and stewards attempt to restore order. Pic: Reuters

The Scottish Football Association has condemned the pitch invasion.

A statement read: «The Scottish FA condemns the behaviour from supporters entering the field of play following today’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Quarter-Final at Ibrox Stadium.

«An investigation will be carried out immediately in line with the Judicial Panel Protocol.»

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Michael Bunting

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