Wilfried Nancy will experience the Glasgow derby for the first time this weekend when his Celtic side face Rangers.
Nancy’s position is already untenable for some Hoops supporters but the Frenchman has been given the chance to turn his luck around with the must-win fixture.
Beating Rangers would not only boost his confidence, it would also give the fans a much-needed lift after a tumultuous season to say the least.
Celtic took bragging rights last time with an extra-time victory in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final and a similar outcome would be most welcome.
With that, here is everything you need to know ahead of the big one.
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What time does Celtic vs Rangers kick off?
The Glasgow derby will be played at Celtic Park on Saturday, 3 January 2026. Kick-off is at 12:30pm GMT.
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Is Celtic vs Rangers on TV?
Yes, Celtic vs Rangers is on TV and will be available to watch on Sky Sports Football. Coverage of the game begins at 11:30am GMT.
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Nancy will still be without the usual suspects who are all out with long-term injuries.
Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha are also missing after their two nations qualified for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Frenchman opted to start with Benjamin Nygren up front in the Hoops’ 2-0 loss against Motherwell and could stick with that idea.
Who is the referee and VAR for Celtic vs Rangers?
Steven McLean has been appointed as the referee for the Glasgow derby showdown. He will be joined by assistants David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell.
Working on VAR is Kevin Clancy. He will be working alongside Grant Irvine.
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