CELTIC are potentially five games away from a Treble.
Barry Ferguson is four games into his Rangers career.
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There will be 2,400 notable attendees in the away corner – for the first time at an Old Firm since September 2022[/caption]
There’s three points at stake and for the first time in years TWO sets of fans will be at an Old Firm league derby.
And the countdown to Sunday is ON!
Both Glasgow giants put their differences aside to allow away fans back into games – but there will be no love lost on the pitch come the lunchtime kick-off.
Or in the stands for that matter.
New nets have been hoisted around the away corner at Celtic Park – a pre-requisite from both teams to maintain safety for visiting supporters.
And champions elect Celtic are looking to bring the curtain down on another title triumph too – but then need to defeat their rivals to do it before the split.
Brendan Rodgers‘ team boast a 16-point lead in the table and could be mathematically declared champions in Perth on April 6 if they win all their remaining matches.
Lose to Barry Ferguson – who as a player boasts a 14-7-19 record in this fixture – and they have to wait until at least the middle of next month to re-capture their trophy.
Ferguson will be keen to impress the incoming 49ers group of his own boss credentials after an impressive display against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
And it’s fair to say that was the first of three consecutive games which will truly determine if his interim managerial appointment has been a success or not.
With the added spice of an away support it’s all adding up to be a thriller and, with just a few days to go – the countdown is certainly on.
Sunsport has all the build-up, in-play updates and post-match analysis from the top team online and in print – and we’ll have all the latest from the big game whether you’re watching at Celtic Park, behind the net curtain or on TV.
What time does Celtic v Rangers kick off?
- Celtic host Rangers on Sunday, March 16.
- The match kicks off at 12.30pm UK time.
- It will be held at Celtic Park.
- Match referee is Steven McLean
What TV channel is the Old Firm derby on? Can I live stream it?
- Sky Sports will show the Glasgow rivals going head to head for their fourth encounter this season.
- Broadcast begins at 11.30am on the Sky Sports Football channel
- That means the game can be streamed live via Sky Go, the Sky Sports app or on Now TV
- BBC Radio Scotland will have audio coverage of the game, while highlights will be shown on Sportscene at 7.15pm (BBC Scotland) and 11.35pm (BBC One)
Team news
Brendan Rodgers will only be without long-term injury victim James Forrest for the big one.
After a week to prepare the Hoops boss will be hoping the recovery boosts his side’s chances at home.
Barry Ferguson’s Gers side still have to come through a tough second leg tie against Fenerbahce before the interim boss knows who he’ll have at his disposal.
However in a Gers injury update earlier in the week, forgotten man Oscar Cortes had a run out against Crystal Palace for the B team on Monday.
Match odds
Celtic 3/4 (Ladbrokes, William Hill)
Draw 16/5 (Bet365, Betfred)
Rangers 10/3 (William Hill, Betfred)
*prices correct as at 1.30pm on Thursday, March 13
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