Officers have surrounded Ibrox Stadium as Rangers face Celtic this afternoon.
Riot vans and mounted officers were seen surrounding the South Side stadium amid fears fans may gather in a repeat of last month's title celebrations.
In March, Rangers fans gathered both at Ibrox and in George Square after securing their first league title in a decade.
Cops have surrounded the stadium to discourage mass gatherings, which are still against coronavirus guidance.
However, no fans arrived at the stadium before the start of the match.
We reported earlier that Rangers Football Club had to swiftly replace a celebratory billboard after it was vandalised with black paint.
READ MORE: Vandalised Rangers billboard replaced within hours
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Local Police Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: "Appropriate policing plans are in place to maintain public safety ahead of events and football matches across the country.
“We will continue to liaise with our partners including the Scottish Government to ensure these matches can be completed safely and to minimise the risk to both our officers and the public.
"Police Scotland will also support football clubs in urging fans to take personal responsibility, do the right thing and follow the coronavirus regulations around gatherings."
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