{
  "id": 8272230,
  "title": "Celtic v Rangers: Pick of the stats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/celtic-v-rangers-pick-of-the-stats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:55:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtic-v-rangers-pick-stats-165522261.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic secured a 3-1 victory over Rangers in an Old Firm derby back in May, breaking a six-game winless streak in league matches against their East Stand rivals. Celtic has claimed six wins in their last eight home games against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, while Rangers have managed just two victories in the same period. After a convincing 3-0 win in the League Cup the previous weekend, Celtic manager Derek McInnes could very well become only the second Rangers manager to secure both of his first two Old Firm derby wins, following Graeme Souness' success in 1986. Celtic aims to continue their impressive league run, aiming to secure 14+ consecutive league victories for the first time since March 2017 under Brendan Rodgers' reign (22 matches). However, Rangers have struggled to find the back of the net this season, with only seven goals from 128 shots, a meager 5.5% conversion rate - the lowest among the division's teams. In the six home league games Celtic has played this season, a remarkable six goals came in the first half, with the team's sole second-half goal coming courtesy of Benjamin Nygren during a 2-1 win against Dundee on matchday one. Rangers, on the other hand, have employed more players (26) and made the joint-most starting XI changes (18) compared to any other team in the top flight.",
  "summary": "Celtic's 3-1 win over Rangers in May ended a six-game winless run in league Old Firm derbies (D3 L3). The Hoops have won six of their past eight home games against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership (L2). After a 3-0 victory in the League Cup last weekend, Derek McInnes could become only the second Rangers manager to win both of his first two Old Firm derbies, after Graeme Souness in 1986.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}