Rangers Confirm Ibrox Away Ticket Ban for Celtic Derbies

Rangers will host the upcoming Glasgow derby without away supporters after the SPFL confirmed a ticketing ban for the remainder of the season. The governing body intervened when Celtic rejected a reduced allocation of 300 tickets for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. The proposal was based on security assessments following an independent review into the pitch disturbances on March 8. An SPFL statement confirmed: 'After further discussions involving both clubs and the SPFL, agreement has been reached that there will be no away supporters for matches involving Rangers and Celtic in SPFL competitions for the remainder of the 2026/27 season.' Derek McInnes Addresses Safety Requirements Rangers manager Derek McInnes admitted the ruling was 'disappointing' but stressed that stadium safety standards cannot be compromised. The Ibrox boss explained his stance: 'Without commenting too much, because I don't know the club's position on it and I think it's more appropriate that the club speaks on it, it's always better when opposition fans are allowed into a derby game. But there have still got to be behaviours met.' Ibrox Tactical Atmosphere Shift A completely partisan crowd shifts the tactical dynamic for the upcoming cup tie. The hosts must navigate this intense environment without injured captain Lawrence Shankland, who faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines following his recent hamstring issue. McInnes is already managing a shifting dressing room dynamic following Bojan Miovski's agency departure. The immediate focus now turns to Wednesday night, when St Mirren visit Ibrox in the Premiership.