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Rangers beat Celtic 1-0, cutting gap to two

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rangers beat Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park, cutting the league gap to two points.
Derek McInnes became the first Rangers manager since Graeme Souness in 1986 to win his first two Old Firm games.
Ryan Naderi scored the decisive close-range goal after Viljami Sinisalo’s parried effort.
Martin O’Neill said Celtic will regroup after a 3-0 cup loss and a 3-1 Europa defeat.

History

Historical Context

In April 1986 Graeme Souness became Rangers' player-manager and secured the club's first league title since 1978 with a 2-1 Old Firm win at Celtic Park. After the 2012 liquidation and 2016-17 promotion, Rangers entered a 41-season Old Firm championship run. Derek McInnes' early impact this season, winning his first two Old Firm games and narrowing the gap to two points, echoes Souness' revival.

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Story summary

Rangers beat Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park, cutting the league gap to two points.
Derek McInnes became the first Rangers manager since Graeme Souness in 1986 to win his first two Old Firm games.
Ryan Naderi scored the decisive close-range goal after Viljami Sinisalo’s parried effort.
Martin O’Neill said Celtic will regroup after a 3-0 cup loss and a 3-1 Europa defeat.

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