Neither side has publicly addressed its appeal. When the penalties were imposed, Celtic described them as excessive, arguing that the incident involved only a limited number of supporters entering the pitch during an emotional celebration.
The club stressed that it does not condone fans going onto the playing surface and has consistently responded to such incidents.
However, Celtic said the panel should have considered the emotional nature of football as well as the context and differences in the conduct involved.
It also pointed out that Celtic were the visiting team on that occasion and therefore were not responsible for the stadium’s safety arrangements.
Both clubs accepted the initial charges brought by the Scottish FA, while Rangers said they would carefully examine the decision before deciding how to proceed.
Police Scotland made 43 arrests after clashes involving supporters following the final whistle in March, during which police officers and stewards sustained injuries.
Objects and pyrotechnic devices were also thrown. An independent investigation ordered by the Scottish FA concluded that dangerous overcrowding had been a genuine and predictable possibility after members of an Ultra group forced their way beyond police and stewards.
Earlier this month, an agreement was made to prevent visiting supporters from attending any Old Firm matches in this season’s SPFL competitions.
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