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The Independent UK
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Anthony Brown

First Old Firm derby date confirmed as SPFL fixtures unveiled

Old Firm SPFL Derek McInnes Rangers Hearts
  • The 2026-27 William Hill Premiership fixtures have been officially released, with the season kicking off on Friday, 31 July, as Dundee United host Rangers at Tannadice, marking Derek McInnes's first game in charge of Rangers.
  • Early season matches include Stephen Robinson's debut as Aberdeen manager against Hearts on 1 August at Pittodrie, and newly promoted St Johnstone welcoming Kilmarnock back to the top flight.
  • Significant derby clashes are scheduled, with the first Dundee derby taking place on 22 August at Tannadice, and the initial Edinburgh derby set for 2 September at Easter Road.
  • The first Old Firm derby of the season is slated for 20 September at Celtic Park, where Derek McInnes will experience his first Glasgow derby as Rangers manager against Martin O'Neill's Celtic .
  • Other notable fixtures include a highly anticipated rematch of last season's title decider between Celtic and Hearts on 17 October, and Hearts hosting Rangers on 28 October, where McInnes and striker Lawrence Shankland are expected to receive a hostile reception upon their return to Tynecastle.

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