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Rangers aim for back-to-back derby wins against Celtic this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Rangers aim for back-to-back derby wins against Celtic this weekend

Summary

Rangers prepare to face Celtic on Sunday, having secured a 3-0 victory in the League Cup quarter-finals last weekend. This matchup offers Rangers a chance to achieve a rare feat, as they have previously won consecutive derby matches only twice in their history. The last instance occurred in 1998, when they defeated Celtic in a Scottish Cup semi-final and followed it with a league victory. This weekend's game will again test Rangers' ability to achieve consecutive wins against their Old Firm rivals.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the League Cup quarter-finals last weekend.
•Back-to-back derby wins have only been achieved by Rangers twice before.
•Last consecutive derby wins occurred in 1998 under Walter Smith.
•Rangers now under manager Derek McInnes seek to repeat this feat.

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What they're saying

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Rangers make the short trip across the city on Sunday aiming to achieve a derby feat they have accomplished only twice before in their history. Having beaten Celtic 3-0 last weekend in the League Cup quarters, Rangers are now targeting back-to-back derby wins in successive games. On only two occasions have Rangers faced their Old Firm rivals twice in a row in all competitions and won both.
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