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Celtic and Rangers have agreed to let away fans return to Old Firm matches in the Scottish Premiership from next season.
The final two league meetings between the clubs last season and first two top-flight encounters this campaign were both played without visiting fans.
Supporter saftey concerns were outlined as part of the reasoning and that lockout will be in place for the rest of this season.
However, following talks between the clubs, the league’s governing body has confirmed there will be a five per cent away allocation in place from 2024/25 – subject to all necessary requirements being satisfied at both Ibrox and Celtic Park.
That will mean around 3,000 Rangers fans will be able to attend matches at Parkhead, while around 2,500 Celtic fans will be at Ibrox.
More to follow…
SPFL statement in full
Following engagement with both clubs, the SPFL is pleased to confirm that Rangers FC and Celtic FC will provide ticket allocations of around 5 per cent for away supporters, for SPFL matches between the two clubs.
This will be effective from Scottish Premiership season 2024/25, subject to all necessary requirements being satisfied at both Ibrox and Celtic Park.
It does not affect the remaining two league matches between the clubs in season 2023/24, which will remain at a zero allocation for away supporters.
Scottish Premiership and SWPL on Sky Sports
Sky Sports – This season up to 48 cinch Premiership games will be available across Sky Sports’ flagship channels, including Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, plus at least five SWPL matches. From 2024/25, up to 60 cinch Premiership will be live on Sky Sports, in addition to the SWPL.
Sky Sports News – Running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Scottish football fans can enjoy Sky Sports News’ (channel 409) rolling editorial coverage of the cinch Premiership and SWPL throughout the season.
Sky Sports Digital – Follow all the latest from Scottish football across SkySports.com and app, including exclusive features and interviews, plus dedicated live blog coverage, in-game clips from matches live on Sky Sports and free highlights.
Sky Sports Social – Alongside coverage and visibility for the league across all Sky Sports’ main social media channels, the bespoke X page @ScotlandSky (formerly known as Twitter) will continue to be the home of all Scottish football content on Sky Sports.
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