The Scottish Professional Football League has opened a series of disciplinary investigations following incidents at several recent matches including the title deciding fixture between Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian FC and the clash between Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC and Hamilton Academical FC earlier this month.

The league confirmed that investigations are being carried out under SPFL Rules H36 and H37 following concerns around incidents involving unacceptable conduct at matches.

Other fixtures now under investigation include Motherwell v Celtic, Hamilton Academical v Clyde and Stenhousemuir v Alloa Athletic.

The SPFL said the 2025 and 2026 season had delivered record breaking attendances, dramatic title races across all divisions and increased international interest in Scottish football.

League officials praised the vast majority of supporters for creating the atmosphere and passion Scottish football is known for but warned that safety at matches remains essential for supporters, players and staff alike.

In recent seasons Scottish football has faced repeated problems involving objects being thrown, organised pyrotechnic displays and mass pitch incursions at matches.

The SPFL confirmed that during season 2025 and 2026 alone it completed 11 disciplinary processes involving eight clubs linked to similar incidents.

The latest investigations do not yet include all incidents from the final match days of the season.

The governing body also said there remains an urgent need for football authorities, clubs and government to continue working together to address unacceptable conduct including the use of pyrotechnics and pitch invasions.

The SPFL has already taken part in the Scottish Government’s consultation on football banning orders and says it is now awaiting further developments from ministers.

For Scottish football, the issue increasingly centres on balancing the atmosphere and intensity that make the game unique with growing concerns around supporter behaviour, safety and reputational damage.

With attendances at historic highs and global attention increasing, the pressure is also growing on clubs and authorities to ensure the spectacle on the pitch is not overshadowed by incidents in the stands.