Rangers' Ryan Naderi (L) and Aberdeen's Gavin Molloy in action during a Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Barclays Hampden, on October 31, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. Image source, SNS
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Rangers' Ryan Naderi and Aberdeen's Gavin Molloy in action during a Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Hampden

  • Published2 November 2026

Police Scotland officers were attacked with fireworks and glass bottles ahead of the Rangers v Aberdeen league cup semi-final.

The disorder, which also involved "other missiles", happened on Curtis Avenue before the game at Hampden on Saturday.

Several officers were assaulted during the "targeted" incident while two fans were also hurt but did not require medical attention.