Rangers secured a 1-0 victory over Celtic at Parkhead, their second win against their Old Firm rivals in seven days, cutting Celtic's lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points.
Key facts
- Rangers beat Celtic 1-0 at Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership.
- Ryan Naderi scored the winning goal.
- It was Rangers' second win over Celtic in seven days.
- The result cut Celtic's lead at the top of the table to two points.
- Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone was replaced by Viljami Sinisalo for the match.
Rangers claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Celtic at Parkhead, closing the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points, according to Sky Sports.
The decisive moment came through Ryan Naderi, whose strike proved enough to seal all three points for the visitors. Sky Sports reported it was Rangers’ second win against their Old Firm rivals in the space of seven days.
Ahead of the match, Rangers manager Derek McInnes told the BBC that Celtic had made significant changes to their line-up, particularly in the middle of the pitch. “I know Celtic have made a load of changes,” McInnes said. “A lot was made of last week, us having won the battle through the middle of the park, they’ve filled the middle of the pitch today. We just need to make sure that we still try and compete in there, that middle ground is important for us to win.”
Celtic manager O’Neill made a notable goalkeeping switch, replacing Sam Johnstone with Viljami Sinisalo. Johnstone had featured against Rangers the previous week, and O’Neill explained the reasoning behind the decision.
“I feel that with Sam coming newly into the football club, and not having played for some time, I thought that the two games that he played, it would give him experience of the Old Firm game for a start,” O’Neill said, as reported by the Guardian.
The result marks a strong period for Rangers in the fixture, having now beaten Celtic twice within a week, and tightens the race at the summit of the Scottish Premiership.
Why it matters
The Old Firm derby is one of the most significant rivalries in world football, and Rangers' back-to-back wins have dramatically tightened the title race in Scotland. With just two points now separating the sides at the top of the table, the outcome could shape the destination of the Scottish Premiership title.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in the Celtic v Rangers match?
Rangers beat Celtic 1-0 at Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership.
Who scored the winning goal for Rangers?
Ryan Naderi scored the goal that gave Rangers their 1-0 victory over Celtic.
How close are Celtic and Rangers at the top of the table now?
The win moved Rangers to within two points of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership.