Rangers vs Celtic: Old Firm Derby Set for High-Stakes Clash at Ibrox
The Old Firm rivalry reignites today, Sunday, 4 May 2025, as Rangers host newly crowned champions Celtic at Ibrox Stadium. With kick-off set for 12:00 PM BST and live broadcast on Sky Sports, the derby promises intensity, emotion, and major implications for both clubs—even after the league title has been decided.
🕛 Match Overview
- Kick-off: 12:00 PM BST
- Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
- Broadcast: Sky Sports (UK)
The stadium is set to host another electric atmosphere as two of Scotland’s biggest football clubs face off for pride, form, and momentum heading into next season.
🟢 Celtic Enter as Champions
Celtic come into the derby fresh off clinching their 55th Scottish Premiership title, matching Rangers’ long-standing record. Their 5–0 demolition of Dundee United on 26 April secured the crown, with Brendan Rodgers’ side now eyeing a dominant end to the campaign.
- Title secured with two games to spare
- Unbeaten in the last 12 matches
- Seeking to snap a two-game losing streak to Rangers in derby fixtures
“This team has earned the right to celebrate—but we still want to finish strong,” said Rodgers post-title win.
🔵 Rangers Look to Reclaim Pride
Despite a poor run of form, Rangers under interim boss Barry Ferguson are hoping to end the season with a statement. The club is winless in five matches, but have won the last two Old Firm derbies—including a 3–0 triumph at Ibrox in January and a 3–2 win at Celtic Park in March.
- Barry Ferguson has rallied his squad with a clear message: “Give Celtic a reminder.”
- Strong home record in derby matches
- A win today would ease pressure ahead of major offseason decisions
🔥 Tensions Run High: No Guard of Honour
Adding to the rivalry’s intensity, Rangers have refused to offer Celtic a guard of honour, a gesture typically extended to champions. The move has stirred debate but wasn’t entirely unexpected.
- Ferguson: “It’s not tradition—and I doubt they’ll care.”
- Celtic have remained silent on the decision, focusing on performance
This decision has only added fuel to what is already one of football’s fiercest rivalries.
🧠 Midfield Battle in Focus
Today’s match may be decided in midfield, where Nico Raskin and Mohamed Diomande will try to control the tempo for Rangers, while Callum McGregor and Arne Engels anchor Celtic’s engine room.
- Expect aggressive pressing and rapid transitions
- Set pieces could prove decisive in a tightly contested midfield game
🧢 Managerial Speculation at Ibrox
With Ferguson serving in an interim role, the search for Rangers’ next full-time manager is heating up. Steven Gerrard—the man who led them to the 2021 title—is reportedly one of the frontrunners, alongside Marco Rose.
- Decision expected after the season ends
- Today’s result may influence the club’s direction and candidate shortlist
📰 Final Thoughts
Today’s Old Firm derby may not decide the title—but it could shape narratives for months to come. With Celtic aiming to cement their dominance and Rangers desperate to prove their fight, expect a fiery, emotional, and fiercely contested showdown at Ibrox.
Can Rangers extend their derby win streak? Will Celtic celebrate their title with a statement at Ibrox?
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