Old Firm

Prominent rivalry in Scottish football between Celtic and Rangers

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The Old Firm is the collective name for the Scottish football clubs Celtic and Rangers, which are both based in Glasgow. The two clubs are the most successful and popular in Scotland, and the rivalry between them has become deeply embedded in Scottish culture. It has reflected and contributed to political, social and religious division and sectarianism in Scotland. As a result, matches between them have had an enduring appeal around the world.

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Old Firm rivals ready for Scottish Cup semi-final Celtic and Rangers meet at Hampden on Saturday for a place in the Women's Scottish Cup final. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Watch: Highlights as Rangers and Celtic draw 3-3 Watch highlights as Rangers and Celtic share six goals in a thrilling Old Firm derby draw. (UK only) BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2024
Watch: Highlights from six-goal Old Firm thriller Watch highlights as Rangers and Celtic share six goals in a thrilling Old Firm derby draw. (UK only) BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2024

What has changed in title race after Old Firm epic? After an Old Firm game where everything changed several times, has anything really changed in the Scottish Premiership title race? BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2024
Watch as Old Firm players clash in derby aftermath Watch as players from Rangers and Celtic clash after the sides share six goals in an Ibrox Old Firm epic. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2024
Rangers earn stoppage-time draw in Old Firm epic Rabbi Matondo's stoppage-time goal prevents Celtic extending their Scottish Premiership lead as Rangers come from behind twice to draw six-goal Old Firm classic. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2024

'Clement's clarity has Rangers in sight of success' Rangers go into the season's third Old Firm game with a chance of going top thanks to Philippe Clement's impact, writes Tom English. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2024
Why Rodgers' 16th derby holds more peril than any other Brendan Rodgers' Old Firm record is better than any other manager. But Sunday's meeting with Rangers could be his toughest yet, writes Tom English. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2024
What do the numbers tell us about Old Firm derby? As Sunday's seismic Old Firm contest at Ibrox looms, what trends do the stats point towards? BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024
Hibs may reduce Old Firm allocation over flare use Chief executive Ben Kensell says Hibernian will consider reducing the ticket allocations for Rangers and Celtic if the trend for flares continues. BBC Sport - Published on February 29, 2024

Old Firm derby in first SWPL post-split fixtures An Old Firm derby between SWPL leaders Rangers and Celtic features in the opening round of post-split fixtures. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
Old Firm derby controversy tees up SWPL Sunday Controversy blights the Old Firm derby even before kick-off on a busy Sunday in the Scottish Women's Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024
Is gap between Old Firm 'quite big' or 'closing'? Former captain Scott Brown believes Celtic's attack and lack of European action will give them the edge in the Scottish Premiership title race. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2024	Why this transfer window is crucial for Rodgers' Celtic Celtic quelled the unrest among Celtic fans after their Old Firm victory, but the January transfer window remains vital for manager Brendan Rodgers. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2024
Will Rangers respond & can Shankland score again? Can Rangers respond to ttheir Old Firm defeat? Will Lawrence Shankland continue his streak? And can Aberdeen ease tthe pressure on Barry Robson? BBC Sport - Published on January 1, 2024	‘People seem to think we’re in constant crisis mode’ Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side will improve after their second Old Firm win of the season over Rangers. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
Rangers go top of SWPL after derby win over Celtic Rangers leap to the top of the SWPL 1 with a 2-1 Old Firm victory that ends Celtic's 100% start. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023	How Celtic 'stood up' to seize Rangers' 'big opportunity' BBC Scotland looks at how Celtic won the first Old Firm game of the season against Rangers. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2023
'Kyogo conundrum continues to puzzle Rangers in Old Firm defeat' BBC Sport Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Celtic's win in the first Scottish Premiership Old Firm game of the season. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2023	Kyogo earns win in controversial Old Firm derby Brendan Rodgers alleviates early fan rumblings surrounding his second Celtic tenure by delivering a statement Old Firm win over Rangers in a controversial derby at Ibrox. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2023
Can Rodgers muster his Old Firm magic touch? Can Brendan Rodgers rediscover his Old Firm derby magic touch to inspire stuttering Celtic? BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023	'Derby is now Beale's biggest game as Rangers boss' After the midweek Champions League disappointment, Michael Beale and Rangers need to get it right in Sunday's Old Firm game, says Steven Thompson. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023
Is a non-Old Firm title win now impossible? It's been 38 years since a non-Old Firm team won Scotland's title. From a financial gulf to psychological barriers, here's why it's unlikely to change any time soon. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023	Old Firm, new friends - the day Celtic and Rangers played as one Divided by history, rivalry and religion, but in 1959, for one night only, Celtic and Rangers came together to play as a combined XI. And the inspiration came from the depths of Loch Ness. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023
'Mikel was born a manager' - the nature and nurture of Arteta Moulded by La Masia, forged by the Old Firm, now celebrated in north London. Mikel Arteta's long journey was always focused on one destination: the top. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023	'Celtic had moments, but didn't take opportunities' Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou rues his side's performance in their Old Firm defeat by Rangers. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023
Rangers turn tables to bring calm instead of chaos Michael Beale's Rangers can go into the summer knowing they can beat Celtic after an excellent Old Firm win, writes Tom English. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023	Scottish Premiership: Rangers host Celtic in final Old Firm game of term Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow text updates as Rangers welcome Celtic in the first of six Scottish Premiership matches. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023
Is final Old Firm game dead rubber or harbinger? The destiny of the Scottish Premiership has already been settled but is season's final derby a dead rubber or harbinger of next season? BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2023	Departing Morelos 'keen to show what he can do' Alfredo Morelos still has a part to play in his final few weeks at Rangers, starting with Saturday's Old Firm game, says manager Michael Beale. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2023
Man charged in connection with 'threatening messages sent to Old Firm referee' A man has been charged after a probe was launched into reports of "threatening and abusive" messages allegedly sent to a referee following an Old Firm derby. Sky News - Published on May 10, 2023	Rangers edge Celtic to salvage SWPL title chance Rangers salvage their Scottish Women's Premier League title defence with a narrow Old Firm win against Celtic. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
'Only dramatic surgery can stop Rangers' endless Old Firm cycle' BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English surveys the scenario for Rangers after another failure against Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023	Jota sinks Rangers to send Celtic to final A first-half header from Jota is enough to settle a tense Old Firm encounter at Hampden, sending Celtic into the Scottish Cup final against Inverness Caley Thistle. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023
Celtic beat Glasgow City to set up Old Firm final Holders Celtic set up the first ever Old Firm final in the Scottish Women's Cup as they battled past Glasgow City at Hampden. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023	Police probe Old Firm referee 'death threats' Abusive messages were also aimed at Kevin Clancy's wife and children after the Celtic v Rangers game. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2023
Referee and family threatened after Old Firm match Kevin Clancy's contact details were published online after Saturday's Celtic v Rangers match. BBC Sport - Published on April 10, 2023	Celtic take major title step with Old Firm triumph Celtic look destined to retain the Scottish Premiership title after crushing Rangers' hopes with a thrilling derby victory over Rangers. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023
'Away fans add something extra to Old Firm games' Celtic captain Callum McGregor says no away fans being in the stadium for Saturday's derby against Rangers detracts from the spectacle. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	Last SWPL Old Firm game 'still hurts' Rangers Rangers' Rachel McLauchlan and Celtic's Chloe Craig look ahead to Monday's Old Firm game in the SWPL. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2023