Martin O’Neill revealed that Celtic practised penalties in the build-up to their shootout win over Rangers, as he explained his decision to start Liam Scales at left-back.
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O’Neill reveals Celtic practised penalties for Ibrox, explains Scales left-back call
Herald Scotland · Mar 8
O’Neill reveals Celtic practised penalties for Ibrox, explains Scales left-back call
O’Neill reveals Celtic practised penalties for Ibrox, explains Scales left-back call
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0 - 0 |  |
Rangers Ibrox Stadium Europe |
Celtic |
Celtic won 2-4 on penalties
Scottish Cup
Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 13:00
Ibrox Stadium
Next Match
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v |  |
Celtic Celtic Park Glasgow |
Motherwell |
Scottish Premiership
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:00
Celtic Park
SPFL Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 29 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 63 |
| 2 | Celtic | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 58 |
| 3 | Rangers | 29 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 51 | 25 | 26 | 57 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 29 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 48 | 20 | 28 | 53 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 46 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 46 | -10 | 33 |
| 8 | Dundee | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 46 | -17 | 31 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 29 |
| 10 | St Mirren | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 24 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 60 | -28 | 21 |
| 12 | Livingston | 29 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 59 | -28 | 14 |