Hearts have explained why Celtic will receive just 508 tickets for their upcoming trip to Tynecastle after the Hoops made clear they were unhappy with another cut.

The latest figure is around 20 per cent lower than the previous allocation, meaning even fewer Celtic supporters will be able to make the trip to Tynecastle.

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The club also made a point of telling fans that the decision was not theirs.

Celtic said: “Clearly we are surprised and disappointed at this move, which represents another cut of around 20% on our previous allocation and follows significant reductions across recent years.

“However, to be very clear, this is outwith our control and is the decision of the home club.”

Hearts have now explained why they have reduced the number.

In a statement to the Edinburgh Evening News, the Tynecastle club said:

“As part of the security arrangements for this fixture, we have increased the segregation within the away section at Tynecastle. This will result in a reduction in the visiting allocation and is intended to help ensure the match can be managed safely and effectively.”

The Evening News also reports that Hearts want to make sure everyone inside the Roseburn Stand can attend safely, with more space being left between the two sets of supporters.

That is Hearts’ explanation for the latest cut.

For Celtic supporters, though, the frustration remains the same.

Celtic have already made their own position clear.

They are unhappy with the reduction, they have stressed that it was not their decision and they have pointed out that it comes after several other cuts in recent years.

Tickets have been balloted among season ticket holders who attended 13 or more domestic away matches during the 2025/26 season.

For supporters who regularly travel to watch Celtic away from home, the latest decision means another major domestic fixture where only a small number will be able to get through the turnstiles.