Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Old Firm rivals clash in League Cup quarter-finals with away fans banned at Ibrox
Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals and the first meeting of the Old Firm this season. But there will be no away fans at Ibrox following the shocking scenes that followed last season’s Scottish Cup quarter-final between the teams.
There is a change in the dugout this season with Derek McInnes taking charge of Rangers, after he led Hearts to the brink of the title only to be denied by Celtic at the end of last term.
McInnes has steadied the ship at Rangers after a difficult start, while Martin O’Neill’s team have started the campaign with seven consecutive wins domestically, although both sides have made an absolute mess of Europe.
Celtic were denied the League Cup following a shock defeat to St Mirren in last year’s final but they went on to win both the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.
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Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Latest updates from Old Firm
Rangers host Celtic in Scottish League Cup quarter-final | Kick-off 12pm, live on Premier Sports
Away fans banned from Old Firm matches between Celtic and Rangers this season
Derek McInnes takes charge of first Old Firm against Martin O'Neill's side
Early Rangers team news
10:16
Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland has been ruled out for months because of a hamstring tear. It’s a further blow for Rangers with striker Youssef Chermiti already out with a hamstring injury.
New signing Daisuke Yokota is also out with a hamstring issue while left back Tuur Rommens is getting closer to a return but won’t be available yet.
Rangers XI: Pandur; Sterling, Fernandez, Makhanya, Penrice; Raskin, Devlin; Curtis, Kim, Gassama; Naderi
How to watch Rangers v Celtic
10:15
The Scottish League Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic kicks off at Ibrox at 12pm BST this afternoon.
It will be shown live in the UK on the Premier Sports 1 and the Premier Sports Player.
Rangers v Celtic
10:14
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Rangers v Celtic in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.
It’s the first Old Firm of the season and there are no away fans at Ibrox after the disorder between the clubs last season
