Some of the Best Celtic Wins in Old Firm Derby History

The Old Firm refers to the two Glasgow based football clubs in Scotland, Celtic and Rangers. They are the two most successful clubs in Scottish football and have a history that spans more than just sport. The rivalry is based on religion, politics, culture, and social issues. So, when the Old Firm meet, there is a lot at stake and below, you will find some of the best Celtic wins in Old Firm history.

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Rangers 2 - 3 Celtic (Match 2018)

The victory for Celtic in this game put an end to any chance of a title race between the Old Firm clubs in the 2017/18 season. Having found themselves 2-1 down after 26 minutes, Celtic equalised on the stroke of half time. Celtic were reduced to 10 men in the 57th minute but that did not stop them scoring the winning goal 12 minutes later. It was the fourth straight win at Ibrox for Celtic, the first time that had happened since 1909.

Celtic 6 - 2 Rangers (August 2000)

This was the first Old Firm Derby of the season and it featured 8 goals and one sending off. Martin O'Neill had recently been appointed manager of Celtic and he made a great start to his reign at the club. Celtic started strongly and scored 3 goals inside the first 11 minutes to blow Rangers away. Henrik Larsson underlined his ability as a world class striker with a fantastic goal. This win for Celtic was the starting point of a transformation in Scottish football and new era for the club.

Celtic 3 - 2 Rangers (April 2008)

Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to 5 points with this entertaining victory. Celtic raced into an early lead only for Rangers to score 2 goals before half time. Into the second half and Celtic put their defensive deficiencies behind them to score 2 goals of their own, one of which came courtesy of Scott McDonald, who was influential throughout. It was the first Old Firm game since 1993 that Celtic came from behind to win against Rangers.

Celtic 5 - 1 Rangers (September 2016)

This was the first Old Firm Derby in the league for four years and Moussa Dembele was the star man for Celtic, bagging a hattrick. All 6 goals were scored after the half hour mark and although Rangers were briefly in the match at 2-1, Celtic could easily have scored more as they were much the better team.

Celtic 7 - 1 Rangers (October 1957)

This was the League Cup final for the 1957/58 season. The result set a record for the biggest margin of victory in a British cup final and despite what the scoreline suggests, Rangers were favourites. It was the first Old Firm cup final derby for 30 years and Billy McPhail was the star of the show, scoring a second half hattrick for Celtic.

The 7-1 win in 1957 remains the biggest margin of victory for Celtic in the Old Firm Derby. However, they have two 5 goal wins to their name, including a 5-0 win in the Scottish Cup in March 1925 and a 5-0 win in the Scottish Premiership in April 2018. Celtic have millions of fans across the world, just as the best live casino Ireland offers plenty of exciting games but can they match the thrilling matches highlighted above? There is only one way to find out.