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Celtic prepares for derby against Rangers amid recent struggles

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Celtic prepares for derby against Rangers amid recent struggles
Summary

Celtic faces Rangers in the first Old Firm league derby of the season on Sunday at Celtic Park. Celtic is under pressure after consecutive defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup and a 3-1 Europa League loss to Ferencvaros. A victory could extend their lead in the league to eight points, but a third straight loss would narrow their advantage to just two points ahead of the international break. Both teams have injury concerns as they approach the match, with Celtic assessing player fitness while Rangers might be missing striker Ryan Naderi due to an ankle injury.

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  • •Celtic lost 3-0 to Rangers last weekend in the cup.
  • •Celtic currently leads the league but faces pressure to perform.
  • •Rangers come into the derby with five consecutive wins.
  • •Martin O'Neill is facing scrutiny after recent disappointing results.
  • •Ryan Naderi's injury could impact Rangers' attack.
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  • 4:15 PMBBC Sport — Celtic seek spark as Rangers aim for further derby joy
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Early season momentum has shifted dramatically going into the first Old Firm league derby of the season on Sunday at Celtic Park.

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