Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell has revealed the independent review following the pitch invasion at Ibrox after the match between Rangers and Celtic will be published in the "next couple of weeks".
The governing body appointed Mark Blackbourne to lead the independent review of the circumstances of the pitch invasion after Celtic's penalty shoot-out win in the Scottish Cup against Rangers.
Supporters from both clubs entered the field of play after the shoot-out concluded.
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The Scottish FA review was launched to "eastablish the facts" surrounding the matter, considering what happened on the day, both within Ibrox and the surrounding area, and examining events and decisions made before, during and after the match.
It aims to identify lessons learned and issue recommendations to avoid a repeat in the future.
Any disciplinary proceedings against the clubs involved will be handled by Scottish FA compliance officer Martin Black.
Speaking to Sky Sports on Thursday, Maxwell revealed the review will be published in the next couple of weeks. He said: "We will be publishing something within the next couple of weeks.
"We are just waiting on the final review coming from the review lead.
"Any action from a disciplinary perspective will be dealt with by Martin Black, our compliance officer.
"We would expect to publish something within the next week or two."
The Scottish FA statement when a review was launched read: "The Scottish FA can confirm the appointment of an Independent Lead and terms of reference for the review into the incidents which occurred at the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on 8 March.
"The review will seek to establish the facts surrounding what happened during the day of the match, both within Ibrox Stadium and the surrounding area, including examining events and decisions made in advance of, during and following the match, with a view to identifying lessons learnt and making recommendations to avoid a repeat of similar scenes at other fixtures with a similar risk profile.
"The review will be led by Mark Blackbourne, a vastly experienced sports event consultant who continues to lead on match operations at major club and international competitions under UEFA and FIFA jurisdiction.
"The review process commenced with a meeting of all relevant parties at Barclays Hampden, convened by the Independent Lead, including the respective clubs, Police Scotland and representatives from the Scottish FA."
