Rangers' captain Dan Neil shines as Celtic falter at Ibrox

OLD FIRM RATINGS Who witnessed a dream debut for Rangers as Captain Dan Neil struck twice at Ibrox, while Celtic’s side struggled to make an impact in the Premier Sports Cup clash on 13 September 2026. The Glasgow derby saw the hosts dominate, putting them through to a semi‑final against Aberdeen at Hampden.

Put the hosts in front on 23 minutes when Captain Dan Neil curled a side‑footed finish after the groundwork of Ryan Naderi and Kevin Kelsy. The early strike set the tone for the Old Firm clash at Ibrox.

Kevin Kelsy added a second‑half goal, sweeping home to extend the lead to two. His finish gave Rangers breathing room and forced Celtic onto the back foot.

Neil capped his performance with a long‑range curling effort just before the hour mark, sealing the win. The goal confirmed Rangers' place in the Premier Sports Cup semi‑final against Aberdeen at Hampden.

McInnes celebrates statement win

Manager Derek McInnes hailed the victory as the statement win he has been craving after a tricky start to the season. It marked his fourth successive win and set up a showdown with Celtic at Celtic Park next Sunday.

Rangers' players enjoyed high ratings, with Dan Neil receiving a 9 for his dream debut. Kevin Kelsy earned a 7, while Ryan Naderi was rated 7 for his physical presence.

Celtic's rating woes

Celtic had a muted performance, reflected in low ratings across the board. Callum McGregor was rated 3, Benjamin Nygren also 3, and Kim Min‑su managed only 6.5, underscoring the side’s struggles.

The contrast between Rangers' clinical display and Celtic's underwhelming showing underlines the gap in the Old Firm rivalry and sets the stage for a decisive encounter at Celtic Park. Rangers now look to build on their momentum ahead of the semi‑final at Hampden.