Dundee United disputes Celtic's ticket pricing complaint ahead of key match

Dundee United is preparing to strongly defend its ticket pricing strategy after Celtic lodged a complaint with the SPFL, alleging a breach of league rules due to a 'bring a friend' promotion that offers £10 tickets to home fans while away fans are charged £42. Both clubs' fans face the same general ticket price, but Celtic argues that the discounted offer for Dundee United supporters may violate Rule I31, which prohibits higher admission prices for away supporters than for comparable home tickets. Dundee United maintains that such promotions are common practice across the league and are separate from standard pricing, citing similar offers by other clubs that have not previously been deemed as breaches. The club attributes the increased base ticket price to higher stewarding and policing costs for the high-profile fixture, which could see Celtic crowned champions. United insists there is precedent supporting their position and that the promotion does not amount to unfair treatment of visiting fans. The SPFL's decision could have broad implications for ticketing incentives throughout Scottish football.