Celtic could be set for a sizeable ticket share in the Scottish Cup showdown against bitter rivals Rangers.
The quarter-final draw has paired Celtic with Rangers in a blockbuster tie, with a place in the semi-finals up for grabs.
It marks the first occasion since 2021 that the Hoops have met their rivals prior to a journey to Hampden Park.
Attention will now turn to the number of tickets Celtic are handed for the clash at Ibrox, and indications suggest a vast wave of green and white support could descend on Govan.
Why Celtic could take a significant travelling support to Rangers:
Away allocations have been a contentious issue in recent Glasgow derbies, but there is scope for change in this instance.
Scottish Premiership regulations guarantee visiting clubs at least five per cent of the stadium capacity, yet cup competitions allow for flexibility beyond that threshold.
Clubs are permitted to request up to 20 per cent of the ground, which would mean upwards of 10,000 Celtic supporters could be inside Ibrox.
Such an arrangement would need approval from both clubs and Police Scotland, with confirmation expected in the weeks ahead.
A substantial allocation would benefit both Celtic and Rangers:
Reports of an expanded away section for the Glasgow derby should be viewed as a welcome development for all involved.
Some of the most iconic moments in this fixture have come when both sets of supporters are present in strong numbers, intensifying the spectacle.
With a Hampden semi-final berth at stake, a powerful travelling support rallying behind Martin O’Neill’s side would evoke memories of past classic encounters between the rivals.