Rangers have issued a warning to their fans regarding the new away allocation and itinerary for Sunday’s Glasgow Derby against Celtic. The club expressed frustration with the measures put in place, which include an early arrival time of 10:00 am at the east side of the Emirates Arena.
Police Scotland will escort the fans across London Road to the six away turnstiles, and supporters have been warned that they must arrive by 10:30 am or risk being held back at the arena. This could result in them missing the 12:30 pm kick-off.
A statement from Rangers read: “We understand that this early arrival time may be inconvenient for supporters, and we share the frustration this may cause. The club made representations for this to be later, however, we have been advised this is not possible on safety grounds.”
The match marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga over away ticket allocations. The previous agreement offering 7,000 tickets to traveling fans was scrapped in 2018 after Rangers slashed Celtic’s allocation.
Celtic have pushed for stricter security at both Ibrox and Celtic Park as part of efforts to restore a level of normality to one of the fiercest rivalries in football. The club has taken measures such as limiting fan movement and installing netting around the away section.
Sunday’s game will be a test of how these new procedures work in practice. Celtic will be looking to extend their already significant 16-point lead at the top of the table.
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