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THE biggest match of the season so far in Scotland is just minutes away as Rangers take on Celtic at Hampden with the Viaplay Cup trophy on the line.

The Old Firm meet on the big stage with both sides desperate to secure the first trophy of the season.


It's the first time the Glasgow rivals have come head-to-head in a cup final since 2019, when the Hoops triumphed 1-0 in the Betfred Cup thanks to a controversial Christopher Jullien winner.

Both teams come into the tie on the back of some excellent form, but something will have to give today.

Michael Beale is unbeaten as Rangers manager since his appointment in November, but Celtic have been relentless under Ange Postecoglou and they haven't let slip at all either.

That's seen them maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

But this isn't league business, it's a one-off clash and the competition will be decided at Hampden.

It promises to be a clash for the ages, and SunSport has all the key details ahead of this weekend's showdown.

When does Rangers vs Celtic kick-off?

  • Rangers face Celtic in the Viaplay Cup final TODAY, Sunday, February 26.
  • Kick-off is 3pm.
  • Nick Walsh is the referee with John Beaton on VAR.

What TV channel is Rangers vs Celtic on and can I live stream it?

  • Rangers vs Celtic is live on Viaplay Sports.
  • Viaplay subscribers can stream the match via the Viaplay App or website.

Team News

RANGERS

Starting XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Davies, Barisic, Kamara, Lundstram, Tillman, Sakala, Kent, Morelos.

Subs: McLaughlin, Hagi, Jack, Colak, Cantwell, Wright, Arfield, Raskin, Devine.

Rangers boss Michael Beale has made two major changes to his starying line-up from the team that beat Livingston 3-0.

Out drop big-name January signings Nicolas Raskin and Todd Cantwell with John Lundtsram and Malik Tillman coming in to the midfield to replace them.

It means seven players from the 1-0 2019 League Cup final defeat to Celtic are in the Gers starting team this afternoon.

Explaining his changes, Beale said: "This team played the last game against Celtic and performed well.

"It also played the game at Hearts and performed very well also.

"Young Nico and Todd have come in and done well but they haven't played a lot of football.

"This team know each other and we know we have a stronger bench to go for when we need to.

"It's got a lot of goals in this team, it's got a lot contiunuity as well and I'm trusting these boys to get the job done today."

CELTIC

Starting XI: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor, McGregor, Mooy, Hatate, Jota, Maeda, Kyogo.

Subs: Bain, Haksabanovic, Abada, Turnbull, Kobayashi, Oh, Iwata, O'Riley, Ralston.

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Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has also made two changes to his team from the 4-0 win over Aberdeen.

In a huge fitness boost to the Hoops both Kyogo and Aaron Mooy are fit enough to return to the starting XI meaning Matt O'Riley and Oh Hyeon-gyu drop to the bench.

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