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Celtic Faces £7,500 Fine, Seat Loss Over Pitch Invasion

6/12/2026

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Celtic must pay a £7,500 fine and could lose 1,000 seats if a pitch invasion occurs before 2027-28 season ends.
Wilson dismissed reports of Hearts players assaulted or police-ordered to leave as “rubbish”, called it “artificial”, and said Celtic avoided “stupid debate” after a win May.
The SPFL warned the penalty is suspended until 30 June 2028 and will trigger on an incursion.
Hearts players left the stadium, citing a menacing atmosphere.

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Celtic must pay a £7,500 fine and could lose 1,000 seats if a pitch invasion occurs before 2027-28 season ends.
Wilson dismissed reports of Hearts players assaulted or police-ordered to leave as “rubbish”, called it “artificial”, and said Celtic avoided “stupid debate” after a win May.
The SPFL warned the penalty is suspended until 30 June 2028 and will trigger on an incursion.
Hearts players left the stadium, citing a menacing atmosphere.