Rangers rout Celtic 3-0 in League Cup quarterfinal

Rangers secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarterfinal at Ibrox on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Captain Dan Neil scored twice, with Kevin Kelsy adding the other goal, to send Rangers into the semifinals and hand Celtic their first domestic defeat of the season. Neil opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a clinical finish from the edge of the area. Kelsy doubled the lead in the 59th minute, firing home from close range after a VAR check confirmed the goal stood. Neil completed the scoring in the 75th minute with another fine strike. The match was played without Celtic fans in attendance due to a ticket allocation dispute between the clubs. Rangers manager Derek McInnes celebrated his first Old Firm derby victory since taking charge in the summer. "It was the performance and result we were all looking for," McInnes said. "The game demanded a big performance, and I thought we delivered on that." Celtic manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged his team was outplayed. "We were well beaten. The 3-0 scoreline doesn't hide it. It was a tough afternoon for us," O'Neill said.