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Referee and VAR teams for Celtic and Rangers rematch revealed

Referee and VAR teams for Celtic and Rangers rematch confirmed

By Blair Meikle · Herald Scotland

Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 8:54 AM

Key Things to Know

John Beaton will referee the upcoming Celtic vs Rangers derby match at Parkhead this Sunday.
Nick Walsh has been appointed as the lead VAR official for the Scottish Premiership fixture.
David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell will serve as the assistant referees for the match.

The Story in 60 Seconds

John Beaton has been appointed as the referee for the upcoming Scottish Premiership derby between Celtic and Rangers at Parkhead this Sunday. He will be assisted by David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell on the sidelines. Nick Walsh, who refereed the recent Premier Sports Cup match between the two sides, will take charge of VAR duties alongside assistant Grant Irvine.

This match follows Celtic's recent defeat to Rangers at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup. A victory for Celtic would move them eight points clear of Rangers in the league standings, while a Rangers win would close the gap to two points.

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