All you need to know about the Old Firm derby at Ibrox including Sky Sports TV coverage, kick-off time and team news
The third Old Firm derby of the campaign arrives with the stakes clear: defeat could effectively end either side’s title challenge.
Whilst that scenario isn’t unprecedented, the prospect of the victors still trailing another club marks genuinely new ground.
Hearts stand to benefit most from proceedings in Govan, particularly should the match finish level. The Jambos now sit seven points clear following their victory over Aberdeen on Saturday.
Both Glasgow giants faltered after playing subsequent to Hearts last weekend, and a stalemate would serve neither particularly well.
Martin O’Neill restored a measure of Celtic pride with the midweek triumph over Stuttgart, despite elimination from the Europa League.
Danny Rohl can draw encouragement from Rangers’ January victory at Celtic Park, though this time he faces an experienced operator of these fixtures in the opposing technical area rather than the inexperienced Wilfried Nancy.
When is Rangers vs Celtic?
The fixture takes place on Sunday 1 March, with a 12pm kick-off.
Is the game on TV?
Yes, Sky Sports Football will broadcast the match live, with coverage commencing at 11am.
Can I live stream Rangers vs Celtic?
Yes, Sky Sports subscribers can stream the fixture to their devices through the Sky Go app. NOW TV subscribers can access similar coverage via the NOW TV app.
Rangers TV international subscribers can also watch the match live at no extra cost.
What is the Rangers v Celtic team news?
Rangers have doubts over Dujon Sterling and Ryan Naderi. Andreas Skov Olsen is expected to start despite being taken off at half-time in the draw at Livingston.
Celtic’s big decision comes between the sticks, with under-pressure goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel dropped from the victory in Stuttgart in midweek and replaced by Viljami Sinisalo. Auston Trusty is suspended, while Luke McCowan could start.