Follow the Old Firm at Celtic Park on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with full broadcast details, team updates and a look at how the result could affect the title race
The Glasgow rivals meet in one of the season’s most consequential fixtures when Celtic host Rangers in the Old Firm derby. This match, scheduled for 12pm BST on Sunday, May 10, 2026, carries clear implications for the closing stages of the Scottish Premiership.
With only a handful of games remaining, a positive result here could dramatically alter momentum: Celtic are chasing the leaders while Rangers look to disrupt their neighbours’ charge.
Expect intensity on and off the pitch. The Old Firm is more than a fixture; it’s a historic rivalry that often produces defining moments in the title race.
Both fanbases treat this game as a season highlight, and the teams themselves arrive with contrasting recent form. That backdrop makes tactical decisions, fitness news and broadcast accessibility essential for fans and neutrals alike.
Match details and how to watch
The game kicks off at 12pm BST from Celtic Park, with television coverage beginning an hour earlier at 11am BST on Sky Sports Football. Subscribers can stream the fixture through the Sky Go app, making it simple to follow on the move. For those who prefer text updates, Standard Sport will maintain a live match blog with minute-by-minute coverage. These viewing options ensure that domestic and international audiences have multiple ways to catch the action as it unfolds.
Broadcast notes and viewing tips
Arrive early on your screen: pre-match build-up on Sky Sports will include team news and analysis, so tuning in at 11am BST gives the full preview. The stream via Sky Go requires an active subscription and offers live access to the same commentary and replays as the TV broadcast. For live text updates, follow the Standard Sport blog which will post lineup confirmations, in-game incidents and post-match reaction for readers who cannot watch live.
Form, standings and team news
Heading into the clash, Celtic occupy second place and sit four points behind leaders Hearts with three matches left to play; a win would cut the deficit to a single point. The hosts have been strong lately, enjoying a run of four consecutive wins and suffering only one defeat in their last nine outings. In contrast, Rangers trail Celtic by four points and have laboured in recent matches, losing narrowly to Motherwell and then being edged by Hearts, the latter falling to a Lawrence Shankland second-half winner.
Injury and squad updates
Fitness checks will influence selection. Celtic expect Daizen Maeda to be available after a foot issue, and Iheanacho is pressing for a start following a recent match-winning contribution. However, Cameron Carter-Vickers remains sidelined as he recuperates from a serious Achilles injury, while loanee forwards Tomas Cvancara and Julian Araujo are still unavailable. Other absentees listed include Jota, Kasper Schmeichel, Callum Osmand, Colby Donovan and Adam Montgomery. For Rangers, the bench returns of Ryan Naderi and Tuur Rommens are encouraging, though youngster Bailey Rice remains out.
History, stakes and prediction
The clubs’ recent meetings add extra spice. In March, the pair contested a Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox that finished goalless before Celtic won 4-2 on penalties; that tie was followed by crowd disturbances during a pitch invasion, renewing controversy over ticketing and security for derby matches. League fixtures this season have swung both ways, with high-scoring encounters and tight draws. Bookmakers reflect the uncertainty: odds from Betfair list Celtic at 23/20, Rangers at 23/10, and the draw at 12/5. Given the tensions in the title race, a cautious prediction of a 1-1 draw seems plausible as both sides may prioritise not losing over expansive risks.
