Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox
Summary

Rangers and Celtic meet Sunday at Ibrox in the League Cup quarter-final. The fixture marks the first Old Firm clash of the current season, with a place in the tournament semi-finals at stake. Celtic enters the match having won all six of its league fixtures, while Rangers carries a four-game winning streak in the Premiership. Official authorities have mandated that no away fans will be permitted to attend the match following a dispute regarding ticket allocations between the two clubs. Both teams face personnel decisions, as Rangers manager Derek McInnes navigates injuries to Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti, while Celtic manager Martin O'Neill assesses the fitness of returning players and rotates his squad.

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  • The match takes place this Sunday at Ibrox stadium.
  • No away supporters are allowed to attend due to an SPFL ruling.
  • Rangers enters on a four-match winning streak following a slow start.
  • Celtic has secured victories in all six of its league games this season.
  • The winner of the match advances to the League Cup semi-finals.
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It is the first Old Firm clash of the season and there is a League Cup semi-final place at stake.

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