Celtic will face Rangers in the first derby match of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season at Parkhead on September 20. The SPFL have announced the fixture list for the new campaign.

What's at Stake?

The Hoops are currently 3rd in the Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and are looking to close the gap on leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

Recent Form

Celtic have been in good form lately, with 5 consecutive wins, including a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline on May 23. Their recent form is:

DateOpponentResult
2026-05-23Dunfermline3-1

Upcoming Fixtures

The first derby match between Celtic and Rangers will be played on September 20, with a 12pm kick-off. The two teams will meet again on January 2 and February 27. | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Kick-off Time | | 2026-09-20 | Celtic | Rangers | 12pm | | 2027-01-02 | Rangers | Celtic | 3pm | | 2027-02-27 | Celtic | Rangers | 3pm |

Celtic are looking to build on their recent form and make a strong start to the new season. With a 5-game winning run, they will be confident of getting a positive result against their Glasgow rivals. The Hoops have scored 59 goals this season, with a goal difference of +24, and will be looking to continue their scoring form against Rangers.