Rangers secure another narrow victory over Celtic in Old Firm clash

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Rangers secure another narrow victory over Celtic in Old Firm clash
Summary

In the first Old Firm league game of the season on September 20, Rangers secured a 1-0 victory over Celtic, with Ryan Naderi scoring the decisive goal. This marks Rangers' second derby win over their rivals in just one week, as both teams had recently faced challenges on the pitch. Post-match, Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed restraint in his celebration, emphasizing the need for focus on future matches. Meanwhile, Celtic struggled to maintain form, facing mounting questions about their performance and personnel decisions under manager Martin O'Neill.

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  • Rangers win 1-0 with Naderi scoring the only goal.
  • This is McInnes' second consecutive win over Celtic as manager.
  • Celtic manager O'Neill faces increasing scrutiny.
  • Celtic has lost four matches in the past month.
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  • 4:23 PMBBC SportRangers look like they know where they want to go - Celtic just look lost
What they're saying
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Tom English reflects on the first Old Firm league game of the season, in which Rangers repeated their League Cup win over Celtic.

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