Celtic travel to Ibrox on Sunday for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers at 11:00 UTC (noon UK time), with Martin O'Neill expected to make changes after his Friday press conference. Rangers will be without Lawrence Shankland (hamstring, four months) and Youssef Chermiti (ACL), giving Celtic encouragement as they seek to progress.
Celtic travel to Ibrox on Sunday 13 September at 11:00 UTC (noon UK time) for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers, broadcast live on Premier Sports 1. Martin O'Neill is expected to restore Celtic's strongest available XI for the match.
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Speaking on Friday, Martin O'Neill revealed Celtic's selection uncertainty as summer signings settle in and key players work their way back from injury. O'Neill acknowledged squad depth concerns but insisted Celtic cannot afford to rest key players ahead of Europa League commitments.
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Cameron Carter-Vickers is expected to start against Rangers after being rested midweek due to mild muscle fatigue. The Celtic centre-back is fit and available for the cup tie.
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Rangers will be without several key players for Sunday's match, including captain and main striker Lawrence Shankland (hamstring, four months out) and Youssef Chermiti (ruptured ACL). Also absent are Jose Cifuentes, Tuur Rommens and Daisuke Yokota, giving Celtic encouragement ahead of the fixture.
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Kasper Hogh has recovered from his groin injury and is pushing for involvement against Rangers after his recent fitness work.
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Benjamin Nygren has confirmed he ignored summer interest from other clubs to remain at Celtic, where he has thrived with 11 goal contributions in nine games this season. The Swedish winger, under contract until 2030, rejected alternatives to push for more trophies and European football at Celtic Park.
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Celtic supporters will not be allocated tickets for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, with the SPFL's decision to prevent away fans at all Rangers fixtures in any competition this season following disorder at previous matches.
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Despite the frustration over the SPFL's away fan ban, the Celtic support base remains confident ahead of Sunday's cup quarter-final. Supporters are focused on Celtic's strong recent form, particularly the 1-0 victory at St Johnstone, and Rangers' significant injury troubles provide an opportunity to progress.
Source: Celtic supporter forums
Fans have acknowledged Martin O'Neill's concerns about squad depth but point to the quality of Celtic's summer signings—Kasper Hogh, Haissem Hassan, Mika Baur and Camilo Duran—as evidence that the club has strengthened where it matters most heading into a crucial period of domestic and European football.
Source: Celtic supporter forums
Celtic fans have responded positively to Benjamin Nygren's commitment to the club despite summer interest from other sides. The Swedish winger's decision to stay and his blistering form—11 goal contributions in nine games—has convinced supporters that Celtic's squad is building something special.
Source: Celtic supporter forums
Updated 2026-09-12 14:14 UTC
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | Hearts | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 8 | Hibernian | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Dundee United | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 5 | -4 | 2 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 5 | -10 | 1 |