The Hibs fan who was jailed for confronting Rangers captain James Tavernier on the pitch has failed to have his custodial term quashed.
22-year-old Cameron Mack was sentenced to 100 days back in April after he was convicted of breach of the peace.
The incident occurred during Hibs' 1-1 draw with Rangers in March at Easter Road.
During the first half, the ball went out of play with Tavernier retrieving the ball in preparation of taking a throw-in.
Mack left the East Stand by climbing over the advertising hoardings before kicking the ball away from the Rangers player and pushing him.
Mack was jailed by Sheriff Adrian Cottam, who told the first offender that a custodial sentence had to be handed down as his behaviour could have created more unrest amongst the crowd.
Mack’s lawyers requested that judges impose a non custodial sentence on the railway worker. He had been released on interim liberation pending his appeal.
Solicitor Simon Collins said his client had expressed remorse for his actions and that it had been his first offence.
Mr Collins added: "He has expressed remorse and regret for his actions."
However, appeal sheriffs Sheriff Principal Mhairi Stephen QC and Sheriff Peter Braid concluded that their colleague was legally entitled to impose the custodial term.
Sheriff Principal Stephen said: "We take the view that your actions were grossly disordered and inflammatory given the location of the offence and the time at which the offence was committed.
"Your actions could have incited other spectators at the match - especially those who supported Rangers - and inflamed the atmosphere further.
"Accordingly, we propose to refuse the appeal."
Mr Mack was then taken into custody.
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