Celtic v Rangers: John Beaton handed whistle for Glasgow Derby
Celtic face Rangers on Sunday as Martin O’Neill’s side get a quick-fire chance to redeem themselves for their League Cup defeat at Ibrox. The Scottish Champions host their city rivals in the Premi...
Celtic and Rangers are set to face off in the Glasgow Derby on Sunday, providing the Scottish champions with an opportunity to bounce back from their recent League Cup loss at Ibrox. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced the referee appointments for the match, with experienced official John Beaton taking charge. Beaton, who has officiated nine previous Glasgow Derbies, will be assisted by David McGeachie, Jonathan Bell, and Ryan Lee as the fourth official. Nick Walsh will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), with Grant Irvine assisting him.
John Beaton has a history of handling high-profile decisions in Glasgow Derbies, having never issued a red card in the fixture despite the tense nature of the matches. His last appointment as referee came in March 2026, when he guided Celtic to a dramatic 2-2 draw following an initial 2-0 halftime deficit. Celtic narrowly secured a point thanks to a penalty scored by Reo Hatate, which proved crucial in the title race.
The Hoops now face the challenge of overcoming their recent defeat while preparing for their UEFA Europa League encounter against Ferencvaros.
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