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Derek McInnes leads Rangers into one of Scottish football’s most fiercely anticipated fixtures as the two Glasgow giants collide in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.
The match takes place at Ibrox on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00pm and live coverage available on Premier Sports.
Rangers arrive at the tie in strong form, having recorded four consecutive league victories heading into this high-stakes cup encounter.
McInnes’s side has been particularly impressive defensively during that winning run, conceding just a single goal across those four matches.
The Rangers manager names what has been described as a predicted £31 million line-up as he chases a fifth straight victory across all competitions.
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has caused surprise with his team selection, with his choices described as stunning in the build-up to kick-off at Ibrox.
Rangers are without several key players for the fixture, with Youssef Chermiti, Lawrence Shankland, Daisuke Yokota, Jose Cifuentes, and Tuur Rommens all confirmed absentees.
Celtic are also managing fitness concerns of their own, with Chelsea loanee Landon Emenalo unlikely to make his debut for the club due to ongoing fitness issues.
The 18-year-old Emenalo, on loan from Chelsea, remains sidelined and will not be risked in such a demanding fixture so early in his recovery.
A place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals is on the line, adding extra weight to what is already one of the biggest derbies in European club football.
Rangers have shown resilience and organisation throughout their recent winning run, suggesting McInnes has his squad well-drilled and tactically prepared for the Celtic challenge.
O’Neill’s team selection, which has drawn widespread attention, will be scrutinised closely as both managers look to gain an early tactical advantage on home turf.
The winner of this Ibrox showdown will advance to the last four of a competition that both clubs are desperate to win this season.
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