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Josh McCafferty

Officials confirmed for final Rangers vs Celtic clash of the season

The officials have been confirmed for the final Rangers-Celtic clash of the season. 

Glasgow's big two face off at Ibrox this weekend in the second round of Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures. 

Rangers have won the previous two meetings between the sides. Ianis Hagi, Robin Propper and Danilo all scored in a 3-0 win for the Ibrox side at New Year. 


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Nicolas Raskin, Mohamed Diomande and Hamza Igamane then netted a few months later at Parkhead as Barry Ferguson's side emerged 3-2 victors. 

Celtic haven't beaten Rangers in 90 minutes since the beginning of the season, although they did triumph in December's Premier Sports Cup final on penalties.  

For this weekend's match-up, Nick Walsh has been named as the referee. Frank Connor and Dougie Potter will run the lines, with Andrew Dallas on VAR duty.

Celtic last won at Ibrox five games into Brendan Rodgers' second stint in charge of the club. Kyogo Furuhashi's goal proved decisive that day. 

In terms of the title and overall league standings, this weekend's game means nothing. When the Glasgow giants lock horns, however, pride, bragging rights, and everything else that comes with one of football's fiercest derbies go on the line. 

Celtic boss Rodgers recently outlined the significance of the fixture: "It's so important," he said. 

"Rangers were very good in the first half when we played them at Celtic Park.

"We were too slow. The comfort in the game was not good. In the second half, we were much better. Celtic vs Rangers, no matter what it is, Rangers Celtic, it means everything.

"So we need to go and perform next week again. But we can get those messages through during the week."

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