Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 14 Sept 2026
Aberdeen face SPFL probe over fan pitch invasion
Aberdeen's cup celebrations could carry a cost after fans stormed the Rugby Park pitch and pyrotechnics lit up the quarter-final.
Aberdeen
team
Who
Aberdeen
What
Possible disciplinary action
When
Saturday
Where
Rugby Park
What happened. Aberdeen could face disciplinary action after some supporters invaded the Rugby Park pitch following their Premier Sports Cup win over Kilmarnock on Saturday. The SPFL will investigate the post-match episode and ask Aberdeen for an explanation over the use of pyrotechnics during the quarter-final.
- Jack Milne scored the winning penalty in a 3-1 shootout after a 1-1 draw.
- Aberdeen will face Rangers in next month's semi-final at Hampden Park.
- The SPFL previously cut Rangers and Celtic allocations over flare disruption.
The SPFL and Scottish FA are looking into tougher measures on unacceptable conduct in Scottish football.
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