Middlesbrough to bring bumper crowd for Rangers friendly
Middlesbrough were allocated 8,023 tickets for the pre-season fixture - and it'll be close to a sellout in the away end on Saturday.
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5pm today is the deadline to get tickets for Saturday's friendly at Ibrox. This match will be all-ticket with no sales on the day. pic.twitter.com/mIrWgb92rF — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 23, 2025
Heading into the final day of sales for the all-ticket match, Middlesbrough had sold close to 7,000 tickets.
Sales ended at 5pm on Wednesday with no tickets being sold to away fans on matchday.
Supporters have arranged for fans to wear red as a display in the away section at Ibrox with the bumper crowd set to arrive in Glasgow this weekend.
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A Middlesbrough update to supporters read: "It's the final call for fans wanting tickets for our pre-season trip to Ibrox on Saturday 26 July.
"Those still wanting to join almost 7,000 Boro fans for our first visit to Ibrox since 2006 can do so here.
"Tickets are available until 5pm on Wednesday 23 July. This game is all-ticket and there will be no sales on the day.
"Full Allocation: 8,023 tickets
"Fan groups Red Faction and the Twe12th Man are urging those making the trip north of the border to make it a sea of red in the away end at Ibrox and help make it an atmosphere to remember.
"Rob Edwards' side are taking on a team that finished runners-up in the Scottish Premiership in 2024/25 and reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League."
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