Celtic faces Rangers in pivotal derby matchup this Sunday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Celtic prepares to host Rangers in a significant Scottish Premiership derby on Sunday after a challenging week. Following a 3-0 defeat to Rangers in the League Cup, Celtic suffered another setback with a 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League. Despite these defeats, Celtic enters the match with a five-point lead over Rangers in the league standings. Former Celtic captain Scott Brown asserts that a victory for Celtic could alter the competitive, while emphasizing the need for a strong start and tactical adjustments from manager Martin O'Neill.
- •Celtic holds a five-point lead over Rangers entering the match.
- •Previous derby resulted in a 3-0 victory for Rangers.
- •Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros in Europa League before the derby.
- •Scott Brown highlights the importance of a strong start for Celtic.
- •No visiting supporters will attend the match again.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
- 7:19 PMBBC Football — Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
"Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.
"Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:38 PMCeltic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.
- BBC FootballSep 19, 2026, 7:19 PMCeltic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.
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