Rangers vs Celtic LIVE: Old Firm latest score, goal updates and match highlights from Scottish League Cup

Rangers vs Celtic LIVE

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The Scottish League Cup has given us an early season Old Firm derby as Rangers and Celtic face off in the quarter-finals. There will be no away fans inside Ibrox this afternoon, following a SPFL ruling, but there will be no shortage of tension and ire between two teams who head into the game off the back of impressive winning runs.

For Rangers manager Derek McInnes, he has shaken off a poor start in the job to win four on the bounce ahead of a reunion with Martin O’Neill for the first time since Celtic denied former side Hearts a famous title win on the final day of last season. Rangers have not won a trophy since 2024, while the League Cup was the only piece of silverware to elude Celtic last season.

O’Neill rested some players in midweek in preparation for today’s game, while Rangers have a decision to make in attack due to a spate of injuries. Bragging rights are, once again, on the line, ahead of these two doing it all again in the league next Sunday. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis!

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GOAL!

22min: It’s been coming, and it’s the captain!

Neil has all the time in the world to pick his spot and fire home from the edge of the area.

Really bad defending from Celtic. Really bad.

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19min: First booking of the game goes to Nygren, who is late on Kelsy. Looks fairly cut and dry, that one.

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16min: Another error from Johnstone who flaps at a cross, gets nowhere near it and Kim quickly fires at goal only for Scales to clear off the line!

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12min: Fantastic pass from Donovan to find Hogh on the edge of the area, but the striker slips when trying to control the ball. Duran pounces and does well to carve open a shooting opportunity, which rolls wide.

Rangers 0-0 Celtic

9min: Duran tries to start a counter but hits a ball forward off Gassama and out for a throw.

Rangers 0-0 Celtic

7min: Celtic are wobbling as McGregor gives the ball straight to Kelsy, who is then wiped out by McGregor.

Rangers 0-0 Celtic

5min: The press almost works as Johnstone fluffs his lines and passes straight to Kelsy inside the area, but he flashes the follow up wide.

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3min: A blistering atmosphere from the home fans, urging their team on early doors as the hosts press their visitors.