Glasgow’s blood-pumping Old Firm derby delivered another chapter of raw, unyielding football on May 4, 2025, as Rangers and Celtic scrapped to a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park. The Scottish Premiership showdown, a fixture that never fails to ignite the city, saw both sides trade blows in a match that teetered on the edge of chaos but ended with honors even.
Rangers struck first, their fans roaring in the away end. On the 25th minute, a clinical move sliced through Celtic’s defense, with the visitors capitalizing on a rare lapse to take the lead. The goal, a dagger to the home crowd’s hopes, sent a jolt through the stadium. Celtic, stunned but not broken, pushed back hard before the break, but Rangers’ backline held firm, leaving the score 1-0 at halftime.
The second half was a different beast. Celtic, spurred by a restless home support, came out swinging. On the 58th minute, Adam Idah rose to the occasion, thumping home an equalizer that shook the stands. The goal, a product of relentless pressure, leveled the score at 1-1 and set the stage for a frantic final half-hour. Both sides hunted a winner—Celtic’s wingers darted, Rangers’ midfielders lunged—but neither could land the decisive blow.
Substitutions stirred the pot late on. Celtic swapped Idah for Kenny on the 83rd minute, chasing fresh legs to break the deadlock. Rangers, meanwhile, leaned on their grit, with their defense snuffing out Celtic’s last-gasp attacks. The final whistle blew, and the scoreline stood: 1-1, a result that left both sets of fans hungry for more but satisfied with the fight.
This was no ballet—it was a bruising, breathless encounter, the kind of match that defines the Old Firm. Both teams walked away with a point, Celtic sitting atop the Premiership table, Rangers still in the hunt. The next chapter of this storied rivalry can’t come soon enough.
Celtic’s next fixture is against Hearts on May 10, 2025. Rangers face Dundee United on the same day. The Scottish Premiership season ends on May 18, 2025.