Rangers v Celtic: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi scores their second goal in the Scottish Premiership win over Rangers at Celtic Park last December. Picture: PA Media

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With only a point in it at the top of the table it’s a vital Old Firm game this weekend as Celtic travel across Glasgow to face Rangers. Here's all you need to know about the game.

Where and when is it on?

The match takes place on Sunday at Ibrox with a 12.00pm kick-off.

Where can I watch the game?

The match is being shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. It is also being streamed live on the Sky Go app.

What can I read about the game on Independent.ie?

Assistant boss John Kennedy feels cool-headed Celtic are getting back to their attacking best in time for next weekend’s title showdown with Rangers after they returned to the top of the Premiership with a 3-0 away win over Livingston. Kennedy also believes the return of creative spark Reo Hatate has given Celtic a huge boost.

What is the head-to-head record like?

Since first playing each other on September 6 1890, a 1-0 win for Celtic in the Scottish Cup, the sides have met on another 437 occasions with Rangers winning a total of 169 times, Celtic 167 and there have been 102 draws.

Celtic have won both of the meetings so far this season, 1-0 at Ibrox in September and 2-1 at Parkhead in December.

What are the odds?

Rangers are favourites at 6/5 with Celtic 2/1 while the draw is priced at 5/2.