The match between Dundee United and Celtic has been halted after tangerines were thrown onto the pitch.
Celtic supporters protested against increased ticket prices for the match.
Tangerines were thrown onto the pitch shortly after the 10th minute as a banner was displayed with the words: "Enjoy the fruits of our labour."
🍊 The game is delayed as TANGERINES are collected from the pitch after a protest from Celtic fans about Dundee United's ticket prices ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/8GCZ2RGR9j
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) April 26, 2025
Players and officials picked up the fruit on the pitch and threw it off the park before the match could restart after a two-and-a-half-minute delay.
A short club statement on Celtic's website read: "Following the announcement of ticket arrangements for our forthcoming Scottish Premiership match against Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday, April 26, we can confirm that we have raised a number of concerns with the SPFL."
Dundee United's pricing structure can be broken down into £42 and £40 for the upper and lower sections, respectively, of the Jerry Kerr Stand. This is the stand where away fans are usually housed in at Tannadice.
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In contrast, in the home sections, United announced a deal where season-ticket holders can take a friend for just a tenner.
Dundee United are thought to have justified the ticket price increase by the need for extra policing and staff for the fixture.
More to follow.
