Rangers vs Celtic result: Odsonne Edouard and Jonny Hayes secure Old Firm derby bragging rights at Ibrox
Steven Gerrard's side finished the game with 10 men after Jordan Jones picked up a straight red card late on
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Your support makes all the difference.Follow the latest updates live from the first Old Firm derby of the season as Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox.
The two fierce rivals meet locked on nine points each at the top of the Scottish Premiership, winning all three of their matches so far this season to put them clear of the rest of the league. Having won their last two meetings, Rangers are looking to strengthen their title credentials with a third consecutive derby win, but Celtic are looking to claim a ninth consecutive Premiership this season.
Steven Gerrard has sprung something of a surprise by preferring Jermain Defoe up front ahead of Alfredo Morelos, while Celtic hand Fraser Forster his second start in goal. Since his move from Southampton. Follow the live updates below.
When does it start?
Rangers vs Celtic kicks off at midday on Sunday 1 September.
Where can I watch it?
The Old Firm derby will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 11:30am.
Teams
Rangers: McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Katic, Flanagan; Jack, Kamara, Davis; Arfield, Defoe, Aribo.
Celtic: Forster; Elhamed, Jullien, Bitton, Bolingoli; Brown, McGregor; Forrest, Christie, Johnston; Edouard.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
2 minutes
Christie has the game's first effort on goal, finding space around 30 yards out and unleashing a powerful shot. It's struck well, but always flying over the bar.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
6 minutes
Predictably, it's all a little scrappy in the opening stages. There's plenty of intensity, lots of effort, but not a great deal of quality in the first few minutes.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
7 minutes
Johnston finds space on the left for Celtic, beating his man and pulling the ball back from the byline. It's blocked behind for a corner, which Rangers clear.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
9 minutes
Rangers threaten for the first time, surging forward in numbers. McGregor makes the first of probably many late, hard tackles, cleaning out Arfield. Somehow, he avoids a booking. The hosts try to work the ball into the box but the final ball proves elusive.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
10 minutes
A half chance for Rangers from a corner as Katic wins a header a few yards out from goal. He doesn't connect well, though, and the ball sails over the bar.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
13 minutes
Rangers are beginning to move the ball nicely now, playing with more confidence after a shaky start. Chances have been scarce so far, though.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
16 minutes
There's a nasty clash of heads between Elhamed and Flanagan as both players go for the ball. The Celtic man comes off worse, and he's down receiving some treatment from the physio.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
17 minutes
Scott Brown is not popular at Ibrox, and a poor challenge from behind on Kamara does nothing to enhance his reputation. He avoids a yellow card, to the fury of the home supporters.
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
22 minutes
Celtic are content to keep possession of the ball in midfield at the moment, quietening the crowd and preventing any early momentum for Rangers.
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