Celtic set for bumper Premier Sports Cup away crowd after Ross County 'low uptake'

Travelling Celtic supporters are set for a ticket boost after Ross County announced they will open two stands to the Premier Sports Cup holders for their visit to Dingwall on August 31.

The defending champions will travel to the Highlands for their last 16 clash at the end of month buoyed by a bumper travelling support after the hosts were met with a "low uptake" from their own fans from the game at the weekend.. The fixture will be broadcast live on TV and Ange Postecoglou 's men will be backed by a significant away presence.

The decision comes days after Celtic secured a 3-1 win over the Staggies and it will be return trip up the A9 in a few short weeks. A Ross County statement read: "Ahead of our Premier Sports Cup last 16 tie with Celtic on 31 August, we would like to share the following information: For this match, tickets for Ross County supporters will be available in the West & Jailend stands, with the entirety of the North and East Stands being allocated to away fans.

"With a low uptake on home section match tickets for our fixture with Celtic last weekend, we have taken the decision to trial this allocation for the upcoming cup match. There were significant gaps across the home sections and having seen the success of other Premiership clubs in operating this kind of allocation we are keen to maximise the capacity of the stadium for this game.

"As this is a Premier Sports Cup match, season tickets are not valid, however we will run a priority sales period for season ticket holders to secure tickets for the game prior to tickets going on general sale.

"We have had significant dialogue with the relevant safety authorities who have given us their support in trailing this format for the match on the 31