Aberdeen have slashed the away section at Pittodrie for the new season.
The Dons have decided after various ugly incidents, including missiles being thrown at Rangers and Celtic games, after consultation with Police Scotland and the authorities have agreed to take decisive action.
The away end, housed in the South Stand, will now be pushed further back so there is greater segregation between rival fans.
The move will see travelling support allocations cut to just 1660 - which will see away teams lose 338 seats from last season.
A club statement confirmed: “Following an increase in the number of incidents of unacceptable conduct within Scottish football last season, Aberdeen FC has today announced its plans for the coming season, designed to ensure the Pittodrie matchday experience is one that can be undergone in as safe and enjoyable environment as possible for all supporters.
“As a consequence of the review, undertaken in conjunction with Police Scotland and the Sports Ground Advisory Working Group, the South Stand segregation area currently used in lower category games will now be in place during all categories of games. A total of 1,662 tickets will subsequently be available in the away section.
“A segregation banner will be utilised in the middle of section R and will be stewarded and policed accordingly. This ensures that at all games there is an enhanced area between the two sets of supporters.
“While this move will inevitably result in a financial penalty for the club as fewer seats will be available to visiting supporters, AFC believes the safety of all fans is absolutely paramount and the overriding factor in this instance.
“The club has also invested significantly in new state-of-the-art CCTV that has the technology to identify individuals who commit acts of unacceptable conduct or which could be perceived as being unacceptable conduct.
“Unacceptable conduct includes the singing of songs that could be construed as being of an offensive or inflammatory nature and which have no place in Scottish football.
“The ultimate aim is to enhance the wider matchday experience and ensure that supporters of all ages enjoy their time at Pittodrie.”
Aberdeen has previously given 4000 fans to away supporters but that was cut as they began their revival under Derek McInnes.
Hibs and Kilmarnock have also recently cut allocations for more high-profile games.
