Naderi gives Rangers 1–0 win at Celtic to narrow Premiership gap
Rangers won at Celtic Park on September 20, 2026, with Ryan Naderi scoring the only goal as the gap to Celtic at the top fell to two points.
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- Rangers won at Celtic Park on September 20, 2026, with Ryan Naderi scoring the only goal as the gap to Celtic at the top fell to two points.
Rangers beat Celtic 1–0 at Celtic Park on September 20, 2026, with Ryan Naderi’s goal reducing the distance between the Glasgow rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points.
Naderi converted from close range after Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo saved a long-range effort from Kim Min-su. Rangers held on to secure their second victory over Celtic in eight days, according to Sky Sports.
The result gave Rangers another direct gain on the league leaders and left Celtic with three consecutive defeats across competitions, The Guardian reported. Celtic changed their defensive shape at half-time and made substitutions as they sought an equaliser, but could not recover.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes had retained his starting line-up, while Celtic manager Martin O’Neill brought Luke McCowan into midfield. The visitors’ winning goal settled a derby played without away supporters.
The teams now head into the international break with a tighter title race. Celtic remain ahead in the standings, but Rangers’ victory has reduced their margin for error when league football resumes.
