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Rangers vs Celtic: Bobby Madden appointed as referee for Old Firm clash

Watch Rangers vs Celtic live on Sky Sports Football from 11am on Sunday; Kick-off at 12pm

Bobby Madden
Image: Bobby Madden will officiate Sunday's Rangers vs Celtic clash

Bobby Madden has been appointed to referee the first Old Firm clash of the season between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday.

The Scottish FA has confirmed that Madden will take charge of the meeting, which both sides go into with perfect records after three rounds of the Scottish Premiership season.

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Madden was in charge of the third Old Firm game last term which saw Celtic ultimately prevail 2-1 in an action-packed encounter at Parkhead.

Alfredo Morelos was sent off following a clash with Scott Brown, while Andy Halliday was shown a red card after the final whistle when he confronted the Celtic captain following his celebrations in front of the away fans.

.Alfredo Morelos pleads his innocence after being shown a red card by referee, Bobby Madden
Image: Alfredo Morelos pleads his innocence after being shown a red card by referee Bobby Madden last season

Willie Collum has been named as the fourth official for the match, which is live on Sky Sports.

Both sides will be hoping to go into the game on the back of securing qualification for the Europa League group stages.

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How to watch Rangers vs Celtic

Rangers host Celtic in the first Old Firm clash of the season this Sunday - and you can watch all the action live on Sky Sports. Join us live from Ibrox at 11am on Sky Sports Football - coverage begins at 11.30am on Main Event - or follow our dedicated match blog online. Kick-off is at 12pm.

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