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Celtic v Rangers live: Team news and line-ups ahead of Old Firm derby in Scottish Premiership

Predicted line-ups

Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Ralston, Trusty, Tierney, Hyun-Jun, Engels, McGregor, McCowan, Hatate, Nygren, Maeda

Rangers XI: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Fernandez, Meghoma, Aasgaard, Diomande, Raskin, Gassama, Chermiti, Moore

Flo Clifford3 January 2026 11:02

Team news

Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has no fresh injury concerns, but is without long-term absentees Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston, Kelechi Iheanacho and Callum Osmand.

As for Rangers, Nasser Djiga is away with the Burkina Faso national team at the African Cup of Nations, while Oliver Antman, Nedim Bajram and Derek Cornelius are out injured.

Flo Clifford3 January 2026 10:55

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the match live on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 11:30am. It will also be available to stream on Sky Go.

Flo Clifford3 January 2026 10:50

When is Celtic v Rangers?

The Scottish Premiership meeting between Celtic and Rangers kicks off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 3 January at Parkhead.

Flo Clifford3 January 2026 10:45

Celtic v Rangers

With Hearts three points clear at the top of the table, Celtic know a win is pivotal, with their Glasgow rivals three more points further back in third.

Wilfried Nancy’s position as manager is still shrouded in uncertainty after Celtic lost 2-0 at Motherwell on Tuesday, while Rangers defeated St. Mirren 2-1 at Ibrox.

Flo Clifford3 January 2026 10:40

Good morning

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Celtic v Rangers!

The Old Firm rivals meet once more in a hugely significant clash as both teams chase league leaders Hearts.

Follow all the build-up and action right here.

Flo Clifford3 January 2026 10:34

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