Last updated on .From the section ScottishAberdeen had 300 fans at Pittodrie for a test event early last seasonCeltic will be allowed around 9,000 fans at their Champions League tie with Midtjylland on Tuesday, and Aberdeen 5,655 at their Europa Conference League game with Hacken two days later. Celtic say they are "disappointed" with the outcome, but "really look forward to welcoming our fans". The permission stands only for the European game at the moment, however Aberdeen are continuing talks about their first league game against Dundee United on 1 August. Celtic - who will have 2,000 fans at Saturday's friendly with Preston - have asked for fans' patience as they continue to lobby for larger crowds. Hibernian are hoping to hear by Monday about their application to have for just over 9,000 fans at their tie with Santa Coloma the same day.

Source: BBC July 15, 2021 07:35 UTC