Celtic Secures League Cup Quarter-Final Victory Over Rangers Amidst Away Fan Ban

Celtic has advanced in the Scottish League Cup, defeating rivals Rangers in a quarter-final match played at Ibrox. The highly anticipated Old Firm derby saw a significant change in atmosphere this season, as a ban on away fans was enforced across all SPFL competitions. This decision, implemented following past incidents of fan disorder, meant no Celtic supporters were present at Ibrox for the fixture.

The match itself featured key personnel changes for Celtic, with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone making his league debut and defenders Kieran Tierney and Cameron Carter-Vickers returning to the starting lineup. Despite the absence of their travelling support, Celtic managed to secure the win, extending their streak against Rangers. The game was broadcast live, allowing fans to follow the action despite the spectator restrictions.