Rangers and Celtic will clash for the first time this season as the two Glasgow giants meet in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox this Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).
Both sides enter the game on the back of strong domestic form, with Rangers’ last-gasp 1-0 victory over St Mirren on Wednesday their fourth successive win. Meanwhile, Celtic beat St Johnstone by the same scoreline at McDiarmid Park in midweek to make it six straight league wins under manager Martin O’Neill.
However, as attention turns to the Premier Sports Cup, both sides will be looking to progress to the final four of the competition as they face off for the first time in the 2026/27 season, before they draw swords once again at Celtic Park next weekend in the Scottish Premiership.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Jordan Lotomba - Celtic - DEBUT?
The Swiss defender will hope to make his Celtic debut after arriving from Feyenoord on deadline day. Has occupied a spot on the bench in the wins over St Mirren and St Johnstone.
10. Kieran Tierney - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Completed his return from a thigh injury as a late substitute in the win over St Johnstone on Wednesday, and is expected to be available for the clash with Rangers, with the Scotland international likely to be in Martin O'Neill's starting XI. | PA Photo: PA
11. Bojan Miovski - Rangers - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Could the striker's 90th minute winner vs St Mirren see him force his way back into Derek McInnes' starting XI? With Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti missing the game with injury, Miovski will be hoping he has reminded the manager of his talents. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Rested for the midweek win in Perth, the American is expected to come back into the team for the mammoth clash at Ibrox, with Martin O'Neill confirming he expects him to play. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images