Hibs chiefs ave moved to reduce away fan allocations at Easter Road after "unacceptable" behaviour from rival supporters.

The board of directors will lower the number of away supporters at matches - with the decision announced after the Scottish Cup tie against Rangers.

Hibs chiefs condemned "abhorrent behaviour and chanting" from some supporters in Scottish football.

And the club have acted after instances of pyrotechnics, sectarianism and objects being thrown on the pitch.

Now, the club will limit the number of away fans permitted for matches - excluding the Edinburgh derby against Hearts - due to "fan behaviour and chanting from opposing teams this season".

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A club statement read: "Hibernian FC condemns the abhorrent behaviour and chanting made by some supporters in Scottish football.

"Over recent years supporters’ unacceptable conduct has become rife in Scotland whether that be through the use of pyrotechnics, sectarianism, objects being thrown onto the field of play or through other actions. This is simply not good enough.

"Understanding that the behaviour of certain sections of Hibernian FC’s own support has not been good enough at times this season, the Club has been taking the strongest possible action against those who behave in an unacceptable manner, working with Police Scotland and colleagues at other clubs.

"Hibernian FC now implores other clubs to act in a similar fashion and the governing bodies to take serious consideration into the issues to ensure Scottish football is safe and welcoming for all. 

"Following fan behaviour and chanting from opposing teams this season, the Club’s Board of Directors will be reducing the away allocation at Easter Road moving forward, alongside taking further actions.

"Football is a sport for all, and stadiums should be a place where families and friends can come together to support their team. Hibernian FC prides itself on being a club for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed, and sexual orientation. Everyone should be able to feel safe and comfortable attending a football match."