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Celtic prepares to face Rangers in upcoming Old Firm derby

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:29 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Celtic prepares to face Rangers in upcoming Old Firm derby

Summary

Celtic will meet Rangers in another Old Firm derby amid a backdrop of recent successes and struggles. The last encounter saw Celtic triumph 3-1 in May, which ended a six-match winless streak against Rangers in league play. Currently, Celtic is aiming for a strong league run, seeking to win 14 consecutive matches for the first time since March 2017. Meanwhile, Rangers, managed by Derek McInnes, have had mixed results, scoring only seven goals from 128 shots this season, reflecting a conversion rate of 5.5%, the lowest in the league. This matchup presents McInnes with a chance to become the second Rangers manager to win both of his first two Old Firm derbies after Graeme Souness in 1986.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic ended a six-game winless run in May's encounter.
•Celtic seeks to achieve 14 consecutive league wins.
•Rangers' current conversion rate is the lowest in the division.
•Derek McInnes could make history with a second Old Firm derby win.

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What they're saying

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Celtic's 3-1 win over Rangers in May ended a six-game winless run in league Old Firm derbies (D3 L3). The Hoops have won six of their past eight home games against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership (L2). After a 3-0 victory in the League Cup last weekend, Derek McInnes could become only the second Rangers manager to win both of his first two Old Firm derbies, after Graeme Souness in 1986.
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