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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Ewan Paton

Celtic vs Rangers referee & VAR appointments confirmed

The Scottish FA have confirmed the officials who will take charge of this weekend's derby match between Celtic and Rangers.

Steven McLean will referee the powderkeg encounter, which will take place on Sunday, March 16 at Celtic Park.

John Beaton has been selected to be VAR. He will be supported Sean Carr in Clydesdale House.

Graeme Stewart and Dougie Potter will be McLean's assistant referees on the flanks of the Parkhead pitch.

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with the game kicking off at 12.30pm.

Brendan Rodgers' side could potentially move 19 points clear of their arch-Glasgow rivals with a victory in the Scottish Premiership.

Barry Ferguson will be looking to win his first derby game in charge during his spell as interim head coach.

This will be the first derby match since 2023 that away supporters will be in attendance. 

Around 2,500 Rangers fans will be at the game as they cheer on their side in the east end of the city.

More to follow.

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