Celtic starting XI for today's match against Rangers

Celtic are in action for the first time in 2026 with a 12.30pm kick off at Celtic Park this afternoon against Rangers.

Ahead of the match, which will be Wilfried Nancy’s first Glasgow derby, the Celtic manager has made three changes from the team that started at Fir Park on Tuesday night.

Arne Engels, Luke McCowan and Johnny Kenny all return to the Celtic starting XI, with Liam Scales, Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate named amongst the substitutes.

There is also a place on the bench for Julián Araujo, who has joined the Hoops on loan until the end of the season from Bournemouth.

Kick-off at Celtic Park is at 12.30pm and you can follow all the action on our Official Match Centre.

MATCH CENTRE

CELTIC: Schmeichel, Tierney, Trusty, Ralston, McCowan, Yang, McGregor (c), Engels, Nygren, Maeda, KennySubs: Sinisalo, Scales, Yamada, Araujo, Bernardo, Hatate, Murray, Forrest, Donovan

Fixtures

Celtic Vs. Rangers - Sat, Jan 3rd 2026, 12:30