Rangers and Celtic Clash in Scottish Cup Quarter-Final
The upcoming match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox on March 8, 2026, is set to be a pivotal encounter in the Scottish Cup, with only one team able to progress to the semi-finals. This match, the second Old Firm derby within a week, follows a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Scottish Premiership, raising the stakes even higher for both clubs.
Celtic, boasting a record 42 Scottish Cup victories, will be eager to add to their tally, while Rangers, with 34 wins and their last cup victory in 2022, are determined to reclaim their status. Both teams have shown strong form in their cup runs, with Celtic defeating Dundee FC and Auchinleck Talbot, while Rangers overcame Annan Athletic and Queen’s Park to reach this stage.
The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 12pm GMT ahead of the 1pm kick-off. An increased away following of 7,500 Celtic fans is expected to create an electric atmosphere at Ibrox, as both sets of supporters rally behind their teams.
Currently, Celtic sits just a point above Rangers in the league table, adding further intensity to this already heated rivalry. Hearts are five points clear in the league, while both teams have nine games remaining, making every match crucial as they vie for league supremacy.
As the teams prepare for this high-stakes encounter, the anticipation among fans continues to build. The outcome of this match could have significant implications not only for the Scottish Cup but also for the ongoing league campaign.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to team lineups or strategies, but both clubs are expected to field their strongest squads. With the history of fierce competition between these two giants of Scottish football, this match promises to be a memorable clash.
