Rangers eliminate Celtic from Scottish League Cup with three-goal victory
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Rangers secured a 3-0 victory over Celtic at Ibrox on September 13 to advance in the Scottish League Cup. Captain Dan Neil scored twice, and Kevin Kelsy added a goal to provide Derek McInnes his first win over the rivals as manager. The match occurred without away supporters following a ticket allocation dispute between the two clubs. Celtic, managed by Martin O’Neill, suffered its first domestic defeat of the season and struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities. Rangers now progress to the tournament semi-finals. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in the Scottish Premiership next Sunday, where the away-fan restriction will remain in effect.
- •Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox to advance to the Scottish League Cup semi-finals.
- •Dan Neil scored two goals for Rangers, with Kevin Kelsy recording one.
- •The match was held without away fans due to a ticket allocation disagreement.
- •Celtic faces Rangers again in the Scottish Premiership on September 20.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the season
- 1:38 PMThe Guardian Sport — Rangers lay down Old Firm marker as Celtic sent packing from Scottish League Cup
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sublime Rangers lay down early Old Firm marker with League Cup hammering of Celtic
"Derek McInnes got Ibrox bouncing here, his Rangers side dominating Celtic in front of an all-blue crowd to decide the first Old Firm encounter of the season. To a backdrop of bouncing techno, Rangers fans celebrated three memorable goals in a thumping win. A brace for the skipper, Dan Neil, bookended Kevin Kelsy’s second-half finish to down Martin O’Neill’s with relative ease. It also showcased a nascent identity for McInnes’s side, one defined by unbending physical commitment and lots and lots of sprinting. The quality of the football may have been patchy, but the commitment was enough to get the 51,212 home fans at the top of their voices and lay down a marker for the season. Continue reading...
"Celtic fans were barred from the game following a Scottish league review of the disorder that marred the Scottish Cup quarterfinal match between the teams in March. The match also marked Rangers’ first victory over Celtic under new coach Derek McInnes.
"Rangers 3-0 Celtic: Gers won the first Old Firm clash of the season in style as skipper Dan Neil scored twice and Kevin Kelsy also netted
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:02 PMRangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the season
Celtic fans were barred from the game following a Scottish league review of the disorder that marred the Scottish Cup quarterfinal match between the teams in March. The match also marked Rangers’ first victory over Celtic under new coach Derek McInnes.
- The Guardian SportSep 13, 2026, 1:38 PMRangers lay down Old Firm marker as Celtic sent packing from Scottish League Cup
Derek McInnes got Ibrox bouncing here, his Rangers side dominating Celtic in front of an all-blue crowd to decide the first Old Firm encounter of the season. To a backdrop of bouncing techno, Rangers fans celebrated three memorable goals in a thumping win. A brace for the skipper, Dan Neil, bookended Kevin Kelsy’s second-half finish to down Martin O’Neill’s with relative ease. It also showcased a nascent identity for McInnes’s side, one defined by unbending physical commitment and lots and lots of sprinting. The quality of the football may have been patchy, but the commitment was enough to get the 51,212 home fans at the top of their voices and lay down a marker for the season. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:33 PMSublime Rangers lay down early Old Firm marker with League Cup hammering of Celtic
Rangers 3-0 Celtic: Gers won the first Old Firm clash of the season in style as skipper Dan Neil scored twice and Kevin Kelsy also netted
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