SPFL open 'several disciplinary investigations' as two Celtic matches amongst five clashes under scrutiny
Matches involving Celtic, Hearts and more are coming under the watch of league chiefs.
The Scottish Professional Football League have opened up disciplinary proceedings amid investigations into five matches that took place across the final weeks of league campaigns this month.
Celtic’s final two games of their Premiership term, away at Motherwell and at home to Hearts, ended with Hoops fans on the pitch en route to league title glory. Hearts have been left aggrieved over how events played out last weekend, and have received a public apology from Celtic, writing to the Scottish FA and SPFL to air their complaints.
Prior to the final matches of the season, the SPFL concluded 11 disciplinary processes against eight clubs for such incidents like objects being thrown at players or members of staff, pyro displays and ‘mass pitch incursions.’ Inverness CT vs Hamilton on the final day of the League One term, Accies’ League One play-off final second leg versus Clyde and Stenhousemuir’s Championship play-off final second leg against Alloa Athletic also come under SPFL investigation procedures.
What games are under SPFL investigation?
A lengthy statement reads: “The Scottish Professional Football League has today opened several disciplinary investigations following incidents at recent SPFL matches, including this month’s title-deciding matches between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian and Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Hamilton Academical.
“Season 2025/26 was a season like no other with record-breaking attendances, drama to the final day in every division, and a level of international interest in Scottish football not seen before in the SPFL era. The vast majority of supporters that attended SPFL matches did so with the passion and loyalty that makes Scottish football unique and were a credit to their clubs and the wider game.
“The SPFL has the highest attendances per capita of any league in Europe and the match-day experience is critical for the continued success of Scottish football. It is therefore essential that all supporters, players, and those working at matches, feel safe when attending.
Why are matches being investigated by SPFL?
“In recent seasons, there have been a number of incidents at SPFL matches where objects have been thrown at players or members of staff, orchestrated pyrotechnic displays have taken place, and/or mass pitch incursions have occurred. In season 2025/26 the SPFL concluded 11 disciplinary processes against eight clubs for such incidents.
“These statistics do not include the final match days of the season and the SPFL can confirm that the following matches are being investigated under SPFL Rules H36 and H37:
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Hamilton Academical – Saturday 2 May 2026
- Motherwell v Celtic – Wednesday 13 May 2026
- Hamilton Academical v Clyde – Friday 15 May 2026
- Celtic v Heart of Midlothian – Saturday 16 May 2026
- Stenhousemuir v Alloa Athletic – Saturday 16 May 2026
“In addition to these disciplinary processes, there is a continuing need for all stakeholders to work together to address the challenges of Unacceptable Conduct at matches, including pitch encroachments and pyrotechnic use. The SPFL has engaged fully in the Scottish Government’s consultation on football banning orders and awaits the next steps in that process.”
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