Celtic v Rangers: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch | OneFootball

Celtic face Rangers in the Premier Sports League Cup Final at Hampden on Sunday. The Scottish Champions will look to regain the trophy from the Ibrox side, who are the current holders.

Celtic booked their place in the Final with a stunning display against Aberdeen while Rangers edged past Motherwell. With that said, the game is set to be a tense affair given the upturn in form from Govan.

Celtic v theRangers – Celtic Park Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reacts on the touchline during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Sunday September 1, 2024. Photo Steve Welsh

Both sides were in action during the week with both clubs drawing as they look to seal progression in Europe. With Rangers playing on Thursday, Celtic have had two days longer for rehab and preparation for the Final.

Team News

Celtic go into the game with no injury concerns after Brendan confirmed that Alistair Johnston was fit despite missing training on Friday morning. The Canadian was on the receiving end of a reckless challenge from a Dinamo Zagreb midfielder, which caused him to be subbed off at half time. Despite this scare, the manager expects the right back to be available.

Kasper Schmeichel will start in goals. The Dane could be returning to Hampden as part of the World Cup Qualifiers will be hoping to lift his first silverware with Celtic.

In defence, expect Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers to continue in the central pairing with Greg Taylor on the left and Johnston on the right.

In midfield, it is expected that Callum McGregor will start at the heart of the central trio with Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate. Luke McCowan and Arne Engels will be hoping to make their impact felt at the National Stadium.

In attack, Kyogo will start through the middle with Daizen Maeda on the left and Nicolas Kühn on the right.

Celtic v theRangers – Callum McGregor scores Celtic’s third goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park on Sunday September 1, 2024. Photo Steve Welsh

Referee Details

John Beaton will referee the second Glasgow Derby of the season. Beaton, who refereed the 3-3 draw in April at Ibrox, will be assisted by David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell.

Meanwhile at Clydesdale House, Alan Muir is on VAR with Frank Connor assisting.

Kick Off Time

The game kicks off at 3:30pm (Celtic Park Time).

Adam Idah scores the winner for Celtic in the 2024 Scottish Cup Final against theRangers at Hampden. Photo Vagelis Georgariou for The Celtic Star

Where to Watch

The game will be shown on Premier Sports 1 with Emma Dodds presenting alongside ex-Celtic stars Charlie Mulgrew and Neil Lennon. Rangers are represented by Alan Hutton and Scott Arfield, with Connie McLaughlin and Amy Irons as pitchside reporters.