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Rangers 3-0 Celtic: Dan Neil double seals dominant Old Firm victory

Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final, with captain Dan Neil scoring twice and Kevin Kelsy adding his first goal for the club. The win was Derek McInnes's first Old Firm victory as Rangers manager.

By Tertius News AI Desk 4 outlets · 5 publishers · 5 articles Coverage Sep 13, 2026 Published 17m ago v4

Rangers dominate first Old Firm derby of the season

Rangers produced a commanding display to beat Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, securing Derek McInnes's first Old Firm victory as manager. Captain Dan Neil scored twice, with Kevin Kelsy also on target in a match that saw Rangers advance to the semi-finals.

Neil opened the scoring after 23 minutes, firing home from the edge of the area following a sustained period of Rangers pressure. The hosts had created earlier chances, with Kelsy and Kim Min-Su both going close before the breakthrough. Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone was involved in several shaky moments, including a hurried clearance that nearly gifted Rangers an early goal.

Rangers doubled their lead in the second half when Kelsy volleyed in from a flick-on at the back post, scoring his first goal for the club since his deadline-day move. Neil completed the scoring in the 75th minute with another fine finish from the edge of the box, sealing a comprehensive victory.

Unbeaten start ends for Celtic

The result was Celtic's first domestic defeat of the season. It also ended their unbeaten run in cup ties against Rangers, with the Glasgow side losing a first cup meeting in seven against their rivals. Celtic were also eliminated from the Champions League qualifying playoffs by Austrian club LASK earlier this season.

Away fans were barred from the match following a Scottish league review of the disorder that marred the Scottish Cup quarter-final between the teams in March. The match was played in front of an all-blue crowd at Ibrox, with no reports of disorder from the latest encounter.

Celtic struggled to cope with Rangers' aggressive pressing and failed to create clear-cut opportunities. Kasper Høgh, who started at the tip of the Celtic attack, was substituted on 65 minutes after an ineffective display. Rangers had a goal disallowed during the match when Nicolas Raskin was adjudged offside.

Semi-final draw and upcoming rematch

Rangers will face Aberdeen in the semi-finals on October 31-November 1, with Hearts taking on Hibernian in the other tie. The final is scheduled for December 13.

The two Glasgow clubs will meet again next Sunday, when Rangers visit Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.

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The Irish Times

Framing: Headline emphasizes Rangers' dominance and Celtic's defeat in the League Cup, with a sporting tone focusing on the result. — celebratory but measured

as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Scottish League Cup quarter-final: Rangers 3 [Neil 23, 75; Kelsy 59] Celtic 0
Derek McInnes got Ibrox bouncing here
Rangers had a third disallowed shortly after Nicolas Raskin was adjudged offside
Høgh looked lost at the tip of the Celtic attack before he was substituted on 65 minutes

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SFGATE

Framing: The headline emphasizes the scoreline and that it was the first Old Firm derby of the season.

as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Dan Neil scored a double and Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the season Sunday — in the Scottish league cup quarterfinals.
Celtic fans were barred from the game following a Scottish league review of the disorder that marred the Scottish Cup quarterfinal match between the teams in March.
The match marked Rangers’ first victory over Celtic under new coach Derek McInnes.
Neil, who wore the captain’s armband, put Rangers ahead from the edge of the area midway through the first half.
Newly signed Kevin Kelsy scored Rangers’ second and Neil added a third with another fine finish in the 75th.
It was the first domestic defeat this season for Celtic, which was also eliminated from the Champions League qualifying playoffs by Austrian club LASK.
In the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 semifinals, Rangers will face Aberdeen, while Hearts will play Hibernian.
Rangers will visit Celtic next Sunday as the teams meet again in the Scottish Premier League.

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Sky Sports

Framing: Celebrates Rangers' dominant 3-0 win, highlighting McInnes's first Old Firm victory and reaching the semi-finals.

as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Derek McInnes won his first Old Firm game as Rangers manager with a 3-0 victory over Celtic in the Scottish League Cup.
Celtic lost a first cup tie in seven against Rangers.
Neil fired Rangers in front after 23 minutes.
Kelsy volleyed in Naderi's flick-on at the back post for Rangers' second.
Kevin Kelsy smashed Penrice's cross into the net for his first Rangers goal.

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Yahoo News New Zealand

Framing: Rangers' dominant derby victory and first Old Firm blow of the season.

as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.
Neil's first goal was his first for Rangers, fired home from the edge of the box.
Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made errors leading to chances.
Rangers are managed by Derek McInnes.

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The Guardian — World

Framing: Rangers' victory is framed as a statement of intent ('lay down Old Firm marker') and Celtic's defeat as a sending-off ('sent packing').

as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Derek McInnes' Rangers side dominated Celtic in the first Old Firm encounter of the season.
Sam Johnstone was Celtic's goalkeeper.
Away fans were banned from Old Firm fixtures this season after a pitch invasion in a Scottish Cup tie.
Celtic made a half-time substitution, replacing Sebastian Tounekti with Haissem Hassan.
A Rangers goal was disallowed for offside (Nicolas Raskin).

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 5 publishers) via Sky Sports, SFGATE, +3 more The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC, The Irish Times as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimDerek McInnes is the manager of Rangers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 4 publishers) via Sky Sports, SFGATE, +2 more The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimThis was Derek McInnes's first Old Firm game as Rangers manager.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 4 publishers) via Sky Sports, SFGATE, +2 more The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimDan Neil scored two goals for Rangers in the match.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 5 publishers) via Sky Sports, SFGATE, +3 more The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC, The Irish Times as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Kelsy scored his first goal for Rangers in the match.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimDan Neil opened the scoring for Rangers after 23 minutes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 4 publishers) via Sky Sports, SFGATE, +2 more The Irish Times as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Kelsy scored Rangers' second goal in the 59th minute.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, The Irish Times as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
ClaimCeltic's goalkeeper was Sam Johnstone.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimSam Johnstone made errors that led to Rangers chances.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimRangers had a goal disallowed because Nicolas Raskin was adjudged offside.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, The Irish Times as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
ClaimCeltic made a half-time substitution, replacing Sebastian Tounekti with Haissem Hassan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC
ClaimCeltic lost a first cup tie in seven against Rangers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimThis was Celtic's first domestic defeat of the season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC
ClaimCeltic was eliminated from the Champions League qualifying playoffs by Austrian club LASK.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC
ClaimThe match was the first Old Firm derby of the season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via The Guardian — World as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC, SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC
ClaimThe tie was a Scottish league cup quarter-final.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 publishers) via Sky Sports as of Sep 13, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC, SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC, The Irish Times as of Sep 13, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC
ClaimIn the semi-finals, Rangers will face Aberdeen, and Hearts will play Hibernian.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC
ClaimRangers will visit Celtic in the Scottish Premier League the following Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via SFGATE as of Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC

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4 outlets · 5 publishers · 5 articles consulted: The Irish Times, SFGATE, Sky Sports, Yahoo News New Zealand, The Guardian — World 18 claims extracted Version 4 Written 2026-09-13