Steven McLean appointed Old Firm referee with John Beaton as VAR

Steven McLean has been appointed as the referee for Sunday's Old Firm clash.

The experienced whistler will take charge of the tie at Celtic Park at 12:30pm.

Graham Stewart and Dougie Potter will be his assistant referees running the line.

John Beaton will oversee things at Clydesdale House as the VAR with Sean Carr selected as the AVAR.

Celtic have the chance to move 19 points clear of Rangers with a win on home turf.

It will be Ibrox interim head coach Barry Ferguson's first derby match in charge as he faces off against Brendan Rodgers for the first time.

Away fans will also be in attendance for the first time since 2023.

The clubs have agreed on an increased number of travelling supporters with 2,500 Rangers fans set to be inside Parkhead.

Rangers won the last meeting between the sides at Ibrox 3-0 under former manager Philippe Clement.

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