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Rangers vs. Celtic Soccer Match
Published or Updated December 26, 2018
Location: United Kingdom
Sport: Soccer
Level: Professional
Also Known As: Old Firm
Sport: Soccer
Level: Professional
Also Known As: Old Firm
Event Type: Rivalry
First Held: 1888
Next Up: 12/29/2018-12/29/2018
First Held: 1888
Next Up: 12/29/2018-12/29/2018
When and Where: several times annually in Glasgow, Scotland
Leave it to the Glasgow boys to take over Scotland.
First contested in what was reported as a friendly match on May 28, 1888, these two teams have been at it for years now. Rangers and Celtic games and associated revenues are estimated to be worth approximately £120 million to the Scottish economy annually. The two clubs have supporters around the world, but none so fierce as those in Glasgow.
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Success - The two clubs are the most successful in Scotland, having won between them 67 Scottish Cups and 94 Scottish League championships
Head to Head - Rangers and Celtic had played each other 387 times, with Rangers winning 155 matches, Celtic 139 matches and 93 draws.
Transfers - Transfers between both Old Firm clubs are rare, only seven in over 110 years.