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Celtic Starting XI vs Rangers Trusty and McCowan Start

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic starting XI to face Rangers in the Premiership at Celtic Park this afternoon. The Hoops are looking for an immediate response after a difficult week which has brought back-to-back defeats against Rangers and Ferencváros.…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 9:47 AM
Celtic Starting XI vs Rangers Trusty and McCowan Start
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic face Rangers at Celtic Park aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats in cup and European competition.
  • Celtic currently lead the Scottish Premiership by five points after winning all six of their opening matches.
  • Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Jota, and Yang Hyun-jun are unavailable for Celtic.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic are set to face Rangers at Celtic Park in a Scottish Premiership clash, looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats against Rangers and Ferencváros. Manager O'Neill's side currently holds a five-point lead at the top of the table after winning their opening six league matches. A victory would extend their lead to eight points before the international break.

Celtic will be without the injured Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, and Jota, while Yang Hyun-jun is away on international duty. However, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returns from suspension. Rangers manager Derek McInnes is expected to maintain a similar tactical approach to last weekend's cup victory, while Celtic will benefit from a home crowd with no away fans in attendance.

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