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Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Old Firm match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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Young, A. (2026, September 20). Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Old Firm match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-vs-rangers-live-stream-old-firm-derby-latest-score-updates-result-b1297647.html

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Celtic and Rangers are set to face each other again just one week after their previous match, where Rangers won 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals. With Celtic suffering another loss in Europe shortly after, there's significant pressure on manager Martin O’Neill to improve his team’s performance. The article provides details on potential lineup changes for both teams and offers live coverage information through Sky Sports.

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On October 4th, Celtic faced Rangers in a rematch of their recent Old Firm derby that saw Rangers win 3-0. This defeat ended Celtic's perfect start to their domestic season, followed by another loss in Europe against Ferencvaros with a scoreline of 3-1. With these setbacks, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is under pressure to secure a better result in this quick-fire double-header match. Meanwhile, Rangers, who have had the week off since their victory, must maintain their momentum while focusing on securing league success. The match coverage will include live updates and expert analysis via dedicated platforms like Sky Sports.

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A week on from their last meeting, Celtic and Rangers renew their rivalry in a quick-fire Old Firm double-header. asserted

Celtic → renew → header

At Ibrox seven days ago, hosts Rangers wiped the floor with their fiercest rivals in a 3-0 win, sailing into the Scottish League Cup semi-finals at the same time. asserted

Rangers → wipe → time

That result ended Celtic’s perfect start to the domestic season, and they followed it up with another humbling result in Europe - a 3-1 home loss to Ferencvaros - which has become something of a calling card for the club. asserted

which → end → club

So, Martin O’Neill has a big job on his hands to avoid a third dismal defeat in a week. asserted

O’Neill → have → week

Rangers have had the week off since seeing off Celtic, a result which changed the mood around the club and Derek McInnes. asserted

which → have → club

But with the league the main focus for both these teams, McInnes & Co. must make sure that last week wasn’t a flash in the pan. asserted

week → make → pan

Celtic vs Rangers latest news Live updates Early Celtic team news Celtic remain without Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Jota. asserted

Celtic → remain → Johnston

Yang Hyun-jun is also unavailable as he continues to represent South Korea at the Asian Games. asserted

he → continue → Games

Benjamin Nygren and Kasper Hogh could come into the attack, while Tony Ralston and Auston Trusty are contenders to start in defence as O’Neill considers changes from the midweek loss in Europe. uncertain

O’Neill → come → Europe

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returns to the squad after serving a suspension in that match. asserted

Chamberlain → return → match

In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. asserted

game → televise → Sports

Coverage starts at 11am BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football ahead of kick-off at 12pm. asserted

Coverage → start → pm

Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website. asserted

subscribers → catch → app

Celtic vs Rangers LIVE Good morning and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers. There’s a sense of deja vu this morning as we’re just a week on from the last meeting between these two rivals - more on that shortly. asserted

we → welcome → that

But a week is a long time in football, so what will today have in store for us? asserted

today → have → us

Kick-off is at 12pm BST, stick with us. asserted

off → stick → us

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