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Rangers host Celtic in an Old Firm clash that could potentially decide a thrilling Premiership title race. Celtic have won 11 of the last 12 titles and lead Rangers by a point, but the Ibrox side hold a game in hand and have been in superb form under Philippe Clement since a 2-0 defeat at Celtic Park back in December.
Celtic also won 1-0 at Ibrox in September – against previous Rangers boss Michael Beale – but Brendan Rodgers’ side have since battled through injuries as their rivals have closed the gap. There will be one more Old Firm to play towards the end of the season, following the Premiership split.
However a title race that has already contained plenty of twists and turns could yet have a few more in store.
Follow live updates from Rangers vs Celtic in the Old Firm, below, and get the latest odds and tips for the match, here
Rangers vs Celtic LIVE: Latest Old Firm updates
- Rangers host Celtic in key Old Firm clash, with kick-off at 12pm BST
- Celtic lead Rangers by a point, but Ibrox side hold a game in hand
- Celtic have won 11 of last 12 titles as Rangers eye upset ahead of run-in
- 34’ GOAL! O’Riley converts from the spot after handball (RAN 0-2 CEL)
- 24’ CHANCE! Goldson heads over from close range (RAN 0-1 CEL)
- 1’ GOAL! Maeda puts Celtic ahead after 21 seconds (RAN 0-1 CEL)
- Rangers XI: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Sterling, Lundstram, Diomande, Lawrence, Wright, Silva, Dessers
- Celtic XI: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Tomoki, Hatate, O’Riley, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.
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HALF-TIME: Rangers 0-2 Celtic
Boos ring out from the home fans as the half-time whistle goes. They’ve been second-best for the majority of this half and have a mountain to climb after goals from Maeda and O’Riley.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:50
Rangers 0-2 Celtic
45+1 mins: SAVE! The first real chance for Rangers as Silva latches onto the ball inside the area.
The Portuguese forward tries to slide his effort under Hart but it’s a great save from the former England international to deny the home side right on the brink of half-time.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:49
Rangers 0-2 Celtic
45 mins: Another quick counter from Celtic as Kyogo lays it off to the onrushing Hatate. The midfielder, though, gets his finish all wrong as the ball bobbles out for a goal-kick.
Two minutes of added time to come.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:47
Rangers 0-2 Celtic
41 mins: And another booking follows shortly after for the away side after O’Riley is late into the challenge on Diomande. The visitors do well to initially clear the free-kick but they do eventually concede a corner.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:44
Rangers 0-2 Celtic
39 mins: A yellow card for Johnston after a pour challenge from the full-back.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:42
Rangers 0-2 Celtic
36 mins: Celtic just keep coming forward and it’s a great chance for a third. Taylor whips in an enticing ball from the left but Kyogo gets his header all wrong at the far post and it flies out for a goal-kick.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:38
GOAL! Rangers 0-2 Celtic (O’Riley, 34 mins)
A superb finish from O’Riley who calmly clips it down the middle as Butland dives to his left.
Ibrox is completely silent with no away fans in the stadium but Celtic won’t care one bit. They have a vice-like grip on this game now.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:37
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
PENALTY! Referee John Beaton heads to the monitor and it’s a relatively simple decision. The elbow of Goldson was outstretched and clearly deflected the ball away from Scales inside the box.
A huge chance for Celtic to double their lead.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:35
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
31 mins: SAVE! Well, that will surely get Gareth Southgate’s attention.
Butland makes a great diving save to tip O’Riley’s superb header over the bar before diving onto a loose ball as Scales looked to poke it home from the corner.
There’s now a VAR check, though, for a handball from Goldson.
Ben Fleming7 April 2024 12:34