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Rangers secure derby win over Celtic with clean sheet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:44 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Rangers secure derby win over Celtic with clean sheet

Summary

Rangers defeated Celtic on September 21, 2026, in a derby match at Parkhead, with Ryan Naderi scoring the only goal in the first half. The victory moves Rangers within two points of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership, marking their fourth consecutive clean sheet. Defender Olwethu Makhanya praised the developing partnership with Emmanuel Fernandez, emphasizing their focus and determination throughout the match. Makhanya had a volley disallowed for handball but was not surprised by the decision.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers won 1-0 against Celtic at Parkhead.
•Ryan Naderi scored the decisive goal in the first half.
•Rangers move within two points of Celtic in the league.
•Olwethu Makhanya highlighted strong defensive partnership with Emmanuel Fernandez.
•Makhanya's disallowed goal was expected due to handball.

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6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Makhanya heartened by Fernandez partnership after another clean sheet

What they're saying

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Defender Olwethu Makhanya hailed Rangers' focus as they sealed another derby victory over Celtic on Sunday. Ryan Naderi's first-half goal was the difference between the sides at Parkhead as Rangers moved within two points of their rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Having kept four successive clean sheets, Makhanya says his partnership at the back with Emmanuel Fernandez is growing game by game.
— Yahoo Sports

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