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SPFL Issues Suspended Sanctions Over Pitch Invasions and Pyrotechnic Use

The league has set conditional fines, seat reductions and stand closures intended to deter repeat on-field disorder by making penalties automatic if fans breach match-day rules.

Overview

  • The SPFL published the package of measures on Thursday, formally warning clubs and setting trigger conditions that will activate penalties if significant pitch incursions or dangerous pyro use recur.
  • Celtic was fined £7,500 and given a suspended reduction of 1,000 home seats for one match, with a separate suspended cut of 100 away tickets and a £2,500 fine tied specifically to pyrotechnic use or away fan incursions.
  • Motherwell received a £2,500 fine and a suspended closure of Block E at Fir Park for one match, and at least five of its supporters were referred to a pyrotechnic awareness course.
  • Lower-league clubs including Inverness and Stenhousemuir were handed suspended stadium sanctions and Hamilton Academical was fined £1,000 and formally reprimanded for recent pitch invasions.
  • Police Scotland and football authorities continue active probes into the end-of-season incidents and procedural VAR failings, while Celtic’s chairman has publicly rejected parts of the criticism and the SPFL says it will work with partners to strengthen match‑day safety.