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Rangers and Celtic are set to collide once again at Ibrox, this time with a place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals on the line.
The SFA has confirmed Don Robertson as the referee for the highly anticipated Old Firm quarter-final clash, scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Robertson takes charge of a fixture that carries enormous weight, with both clubs desperate to secure a place at Hampden Park.
The appointment comes just days after the two sides played out a 2-2 draw in their Premiership meeting at Ibrox at the weekend.
Sunday’s Scottish Cup tie means Rangers and Celtic face each other for the second time within seven days, adding further intensity to an already heated rivalry.
Robertson is no stranger to this fixture, having made his Old Firm debut as a late replacement for Willie Collum in the Scottish Cup semi-final back in April 2023.
That previous appointment in such a high-profile match will provide Robertson with valuable experience as he steps into what promises to be another explosive encounter.
He will be assisted by linesman Ross Macleod and David Roome, who will support him along the touchlines throughout the match.
Andrew Dallas has been appointed as the VAR official for the game, a role that will likely prove crucial given the stakes involved in the tie.
Dallas will himself be assisted by Matthew MacDermid as part of the VAR setup for this blockbuster cup clash.
The SFA’s decision to name its officials well in advance gives both clubs and supporters clarity ahead of what is one of the most anticipated matches of the Scottish football calendar so far in 2026.
A place in the last four of the Scottish Cup represents a significant prize, with Hampden glory still a realistic ambition for both Rangers and Celtic this season.
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