Get ready for a Scottish Cup showdown that promises fireworks! Rangers and Celtic are set to clash in a quarter-final blockbuster, reigniting their fierce rivalry just weeks after their league encounter. But here's where it gets even more intense: this isn't their only meeting in March. Just a week before the cup tie at Ibrox, these two giants will lock horns in Govan, setting the stage for a thrilling title race in the Premiership. And this is the part most people miss—Rangers already claimed a 3-1 victory over Celtic earlier this year, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their upcoming battles.
Danny Rohl’s Rangers have been on a mission, avenging last year’s shock cup exit to Queen’s Park with a stunning 8-0 thrashing. James Tavernier, whose penalty miss played a role in that humiliating defeat, redeemed himself with a first-half hat-trick—his first ever. Meanwhile, Martin O’Neill’s Celtic fought back from a goal down to edge past Dundee 2-1 in extra time, proving their resilience. But will it be enough against a Rangers side firing on all cylinders?
Elsewhere in the draw, cup holders Aberdeen face a tricky away trip to Dunfermline—but only if they can first overcome Motherwell in their rescheduled fifth-round clash. Dundee United and The Spartans, whose tie was also postponed due to weather, will battle for the chance to face Falkirk, who needed extra time to see off League One’s Stenhousemuir. Partick Thistle, meanwhile, travel to Paisley to take on Premier Sports Cup winners St Mirren.
Here’s the full quarter-final draw:
- St Mirren v Partick Thistle
- Falkirk v Dundee United/The Spartans
- Rangers v Celtic
- Dunfermline v Aberdeen/Motherwell
All ties are set for the weekend of March 7, with television picks potentially shuffling the schedule. But the question remains: Can Celtic bounce back against Rangers, or will Rohl’s men continue their dominance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one debate you won’t want to miss!
