Rangers lay down Old Firm marker to send Celtic packing from Scottish League Cup
Rangers defeated Celtic in the Scottish League Cup, marking a significant victory for manager Derek McInnes. The match was defined by the team's physical intensity and a standout performance from captain Dan Neil.
Why it matters
The Old Firm derby is a major cultural and sporting event in Scotland, and this result impacts the competitive landscape of the Scottish League Cup.
The Rangers captain, Dan Neil, wheels away after opening the scoring at Ibrox. The Rangers captain, Dan Neil, wheels away after opening the scoring at Ibrox. Scottish League Cup Rangers lay down Old Firm marker to send Celtic packing from Scottish League Cup Paul MacInnes at Ibrox Park Sun 13 Sep 2026 09.38 EDT Last modified on Sun 13 Sep 2026 13.21 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Derek McInnes has endured a much‑scrutinised start to life at Ibrox but the Rangers manager got the old ground bouncing here as his side dominated Celtic in front of an all-blue crowd to decide the first Old Firm encounter of the season.
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