Celtic vs Rangers revised fixture date revealed as…

Celtic vs Rangers revised fixture date revealed as great rivals set for midweek cracker

Rivals Celtic and Rangers will face off on Wednesday, February 2, after the Scottish Premiership brought forward their winter break.

The showpiece clash was scheduled for January 2 but the final two rounds of fixtures have been rearranged due to surging Omicron cases.

The SPFL have announced they will play one more round of fixtures on Boxing Day but there will be no fixtures on December 29 and the first week of the New Year.

And broadcaster Sky will air Scottish football's biggest match when Scottish football returns.

Celtic v Hibernian match has been scheduled for Monday 17 January due to the Hibernian v Cove Rangers Scottish Cup tie, which is scheduled to be played on Thursday, January 20.

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: “We have had intense and positive discussions with all cinch SPFL clubs over the past 24 hours, since the announcement by the Scottish Government of a three-week period of restrictions on fans attending matches.

“We have advised our clubs that any postponements increase the risk of further disruption to an already highly congested fixture calendar.

“There are mixed views amongst cinch Premiership clubs about what to do for the best.

“However, a majority favour the postponement of fixtures to give a chance for games scheduled to be played over the festive period to be played in front of fans, once the three-week period of restrictions comes to an end.

“The SPFL board has agreed to postpone the 29 December and New Year cinch Premiership fixture cards.

“cinch Championship, League 1 and League 2 clubs voted to continue playing through the Government restrictions and we look forward to their festive fixtures over the next fortnight.

“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Sky Sports and Police Scotland for their flexibility in accommodating these changes and to all cinch SPFL clubs for their clear, positive and constructive feedback as we work together to get through the challenges posed by Covid-19.”