The reason there have been no away fans at recent Old Firm matches (Celtic vs. Rangers) is mainly due to a dispute between the clubs over ticketing arrangements and supporter safety concerns. Both Celtic and Rangers have had disagreements about allocating tickets for visiting fans, with Celtic refusing to provide away tickets for some matches due to fears over safety and doubts about whether Rangers' stadium works would be completed on time. This has led to no away fan allocation at the first Old Firm fixtures of the 2024-25 season. The issue is described by Celtic's Brendan Rodgers as primarily a "Rangers issue" related to safety and stadium readiness rather than a simple club rivalry or mutual dispute. The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) reached an agreement that would see around 5% of stadium capacity allocated to away fans when safety requirements are met, but this hasn't been implemented fully yet. Away fans are expected to return to Old Firm matches starting from the game on March 16, 2025, when both clubs agreed to allocate around 4% of capacity to away supporters, ending the ban on visiting fans for the time being.