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Rangers force Celtic into fixture switch as police step in and Hibs win at Hampden would create scheduling dilemma

The Parkhead side will have to move a league game with Hibs after Rangers made the League Cup Final…

By Fraser Mackie · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:23 AM

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Celtic must reschedule their match against Hibernian after police and the SPFL intervened over fixture clashes.
The SPFL and police oppose Celtic and Rangers playing in Glasgow on the same afternoon.
Celtic cannot play on Saturday, December 12, due to a Thursday Europa League game against Omonia Nicosia.

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Celtic will need to reschedule their Scottish Premiership fixture against Hibernian due to police and SPFL concerns regarding both Old Firm clubs playing in Glasgow on the same day. Celtic were originally slated to host Hibs on Sunday, December 13, the same afternoon as the cup final at Hampden involving Rangers.

A Saturday rescheduling is ruled out because Celtic face Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League the preceding Thursday. Rangers' scheduled league match against St Johnstone also requires a new date, while a potential final appearance by Marink Reedijk's side or Hearts would trigger further fixture rearrangements.

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Rangers force Celtic into fixture switch as police step in and Hibs win at Hampden would create scheduling dilemma

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