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Celtic v Rangers LIVE: Team news and line-ups from Old Firm as Celtic under pressure and eyeing revenge

Celtic endure more misery with disheartening Europa League loss ahead of Old Firm

There was more misery for Celtic in midweek as they were turned over 3-1 by Ferencvaros in the Europa League.

It was another disappointing day for Martin O’Neill and co, and suddenly the Bhoys are under pressure after back-to-back defeats

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:32

LAST TIME OUT: Sublime Rangers lay down early Old Firm marker with League Cup hammering of Celtic

It was an unhappy day last weekend for Celtic as they were hammered 3-0 by their bitter rivals in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.

Skipper Dan Neil was the hero with two goals as Derek McInnes earned a first real statement win as Gers boss

Read a full report from the game

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:26

Why are away fans banned at the Celtic v Rangers Old Firm derby this afternoon?

Celtic and Rangers fans have been banned from attending away matches between the Old Firm clubs in the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup this season, which includes this afternoon’s Premiership clash at Parkhead.

The “temporary arrangement” follows the disruption at the Scottish Cup quarter-final between the teams at Ibrox last season, which has led to behind-closed-doors punishments for both clubs in their next home fixture in that competition.

An independent review into the Scottish Cup match at Ibrox found that that “crushing” and “life-threatening violence” were narrowly avoided after Rangers fans stormed the pitch to confront Celtic supporters who had spilled onto the field in celebration.

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:20

Early Rangers team news

Rangers are missing captain Lawrence Shankland and the injured Youssef Chermiti.

Derek McInnes surprised Celtic last weekend by playing three at the back and packing the midfield – will he opt for a similar tactic this time or revert to a back four?

Possible Rangers XI: Pandur; Sterling, Fernandez, Makhanya, Penrice; Raskin, Neil; Naderi, Kim, Gassama; Kelsy

James Penrice moved into midfield last week (Getty)

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:13

Early Celtic team news

Celtic are missing Yang Hyun-Jun while he is on international duty at the Asian Games, while Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Jota are out injured.

Martin O’Neill faces a goalkeeping dilemma after Sam Johnstone looked very shaky in last weekend’s Old Firm but Viljami Sinisalo has also been unconvincing for large parts of this campaign.

Possible Celtic XI: Sinisalo, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Scales; McGregor, Baur; Hassan, Nygren, Duran; Hogh

Will Viljami Sinisalo start in goal?
Will Viljami Sinisalo start in goal? (PA)

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:09

How to watch Celtic v Rangers

Celtic host Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday 20 September, with kick-off at 12pm BST.

Viewers in the UK can watch the game on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 11am BST.

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:07

Celtic v Rangers

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the latest Old Firm between Celtic and Rangers.

Gers hammered the Hoops 3-0 in the League Cup last week, so Martin O’Neill’s men will be desperate to bounce back and get revenge.

Stick with us for full live coverage

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:05

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