The Old Firm derby is one of the fiercest in football between Celtic and Rangers. In this piece, we look at their previous meetings, likely line-ups, head-to-head, biggest wins, and updates surrounding the two clubs.
Recent Encounters and Results
In the 2023/24 season, Celtic and Rangers faced each other multiple times, with Celtic securing significant victories:
May 25, 2024: Celtic defeated Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Cup final, clinching a domestic double.
May 11, 2024: Celtic triumphed 2-1 over Rangers, moving closer to the league title.
April 7, 2024: The teams drew 3-3 in a thrilling league match at Ibrox Stadium.
September 1, 2024: Celtic dominated with a 3-0 victory, showcasing their superiority in the early season.
Probable Lineups
Teams will have to confirm players for selection based on injury/suspension status; lineups are subject to change. *
Celtic:
- Goalkeeper: Joe Hart
- Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Carl Starfelt, Greg Taylor
- Midfielders: Callum McGregor (C), Reo Hatate, Matt O’Riley
- Forwards : Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Liel Abada
Rangers:
- Goalkeeper: Jack Butland
- Defenders: James Tavernier (c), Connor Goldson, Ben Davies, Borna Barišić
- Midfielders: John Lundstram, Nicolas Raskin, Todd Cantwell
- Forwards: Rabbi Matondo, Cyriel Dessers, Abdallah Sima
Head-to-Head Record
By November 2024, Celtic and Rangers have faced each other 442 times in the major competitions.
Celtic Wins: 170
Rangers Wins: 169
Draws: 103
This record further emphasizes how competitive their rivalry has been.
Goals in Recent Matches
| Date | Competition | Result | Celtic Scorers | Rangers Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | Scottish Cup Final | Celtic 1-0 | Adam Idah | None |
| May 11, 2024 | Premiership | Celtic 2-1 | Matt O’Riley, Own Goal | Cyriel Dessers |
| April 7, 2024 | Premiership | 3-3 Draw | Daizen Maeda, Matt O’Riley, Adam Idah | James Tavernier, Abdallah Sima, Rabbi Matondo |
| September 1, 2024 | Premiership | Celtic 3-0 | Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Callum McGregor | None |
Major Victories
6-2 Celtic Win (2000): Easily one of the most famous scores in recent football history, Celtic gave their biggest rivals a taste of what was to come during their impressive attacking seasons.
5-1 Rangers (1988): A statement outing that showed just how strong a side the Gers were at the time.
Latest News
Financial Gap: The recent accounts show quite a wide financial gap between the clubs. Celtic posted £124.6m revenue and £13.3m profits while Rangers declared a profit of £88.3m and a loss of £17 million
European display: Celtic have done well during the Champions League, which aids Scotland’s UEFA coefficient and could help other Scottish clubs in Europe
Saturday roll-up: Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley is a target for several big European clubs, former player Johan Mjallby saying only top transfer prices are now on offer if he or any of his team-mates leave in the January window.
Brendan Rodgers has a good record in the Old Firm as Celtic manager, but that doesn’t mean there’s any place for arrogance.
