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

Rangers team news – unchanged from last week

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. After their 3-0 demolition of Celtic last week, Derek McInnes has opted for an unchanged starting XI.

All eyes will be on James Penrice again to see if he’s at left-back again in a four-at-the-back or if he pushes up into midfield, leaving a back three.

Djeidi Gassama and Kevin Kelsy both impressed on the wings last week, and will try to do so again.

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

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:59

Celtic team news

Here’s the team news for today, starting with Celtic.

Not unsurprisingly, Martin O’Neill has opted for Viljami Sinisalo in goal after Sam Johnstone’s very shaky display in the Old Firm last weeked.

Once again, Haissem Hassan is only on the bench but Luke McCowan gets the start rather than Sebastian Tounekti. I fear that still won’t be the most popular with Celtic fans though…

Camilo Duran looks to be leading the line with record signing Kasper Hogh on the bench and 3/5 at the back appears to be the order of the day again

Celtic XI: Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Baur; McCowan, Duran, Nygren

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:53

Team news imminent

Ok, we’re a couple of minutes away from finding out today’s team news.

Who will be in goal for Celtic? And will Derek Mcinnes go for three at the back again?

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:44

Scottish Premiership table

Here’s how the Scottish Premiership table looks currently. Celtic are a perfect six wins from six, with Rangers trailing them by five points.

But all three points for the Gers today would suddenly start to flip things somewhat.

Celtic top the Scottish Premeirship table
Celtic top the Scottish Premeirship table (Screenshot / spfl.co.uk)

Luke Baker20 September 2026 10:38

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
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