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Nick Walsh will referee the Celtic and Rangers Premier Sports Cup match

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Nick Walsh will referee the Celtic and Rangers Premier Sports Cup match
Summary

The Scottish Football Association has appointed Nick Walsh to officiate the upcoming Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox this Sunday. Frank Connor and Daniel McFarlane will serve as assistant referees, with Kevin Clancy appointed as the fourth official. Andrew Dallas and Steven McLean will oversee the VAR duties for the fixture. This match marks an additional derby encounter for the season, as the clubs were originally scheduled to meet later in September. No away fans are permitted to attend the match at Ibrox. Walsh, the only UEFA elite-status referee in Scotland, previously officiated two meetings between these teams last season, including a Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden and a Premiership match at Celtic Park.

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  • •Nick Walsh is confirmed as the referee for the Ibrox cup match.
  • •Andrew Dallas and Steven McLean are assigned to VAR duties.
  • •The match takes place this Sunday without any visiting Celtic fans.
  • •Walsh officiated two matches between these clubs during the previous season.
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  • 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — SFA confirm match officials for Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup showdown with Rangers
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Nick Walsh will take charge of Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday.4th March 2026; Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Aber...

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