Rangers and Motherwell had previously been issued with suspended punishments, which have now been triggered. The governing body examined five recent top-flight games involving "large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnics displays" from travelling fans:Motherwell v Hibernian - 25 NovFalkirk v Motherwell - 3 DecDundee v Aberdeen - 6 DecKilmarnock v Rangers - 6 DecRangers v Motherwell - 27 DecThe SPFL disciplinary proceedings found Motherwell supporters had activated "around 20 devices" in each display. Hibs supporters "threw devices towards players and staff of the home club" at Fir Park. The report adds that Rangers and Motherwell are now facing a suspended reduction of 100 tickets for a future away match in the event of a further breach. Rangers and Aberdeen have both released statements urging their followers to cease such behaviour.

Source: BBC January 09, 2026 17:25 UTC