St Johnstone have announced that Celtic fans will be allocated three stands for their upcoming league clash in Perth, with the match carrying the potential to be a title-winning fixture for the Hoops.
The Perth club acknowledged an “increased interest” in the game, stating that there is “potential for unique issues” due to the possibility of Celtic being crowned champions on the day.
If Brendan Rodgers’ side beat both Rangers and Hearts, they could secure the title at McDiarmid Park, adding extra significance to the fixture.
Celtic are set to face St Johnstone at Hampden Park on Easter Weekend in the Scottish Cup semi-final.
From a Celtic perspective, it’s great to see the club being given a large away allocation, ensuring a party atmosphere if the title is on the line. However, tickets will still be in high demand, with places in the stands like gold dust.
For St Johnstone, the increased attendance will provide a mini cash boost at a crucial time, with the club locked in a relegation battle. Currently fighting to avoid the drop, they’ll be hoping for more than just financial rewards from this fixture. Just three points off Dundee in 11th, they could still manage to secure safety, but they’ll need to do so through the playoff if the club are to.
