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Rangers vs Celtic: What TV channel is Old Firm derby clash on, what time is kick-off and what is latest team news for Scottish Premiership clash?

Old Firm rivals lock horns for the second time in six days at Ibrox

THE Old Firm is back after just a six-day absence.

Celtic were the victors in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final as they took a huge step towards the treble.

 Celtic will be desperate to maintain their unbeaten record when they travel to Ibrox
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Celtic will be desperate to maintain their unbeaten record when they travel to IbroxCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And Rangers will be desperate for revenge as the two teams lock horns for the sixth time this season.

Here SunSport gives the lowdown on everything you need to know ahead of the blockbuster fixture.

When is the Rangers vs Celtic Scottish Premiership fixture?

Rangers and Celtic will clash at Ibrox on Saturday, April 29.

That means the fierce rivals will meet in consecutive fixtures following the Celts' 2-0 Scottish Cup win last week.

As tends to be the case with the Old Firm, the match will have an early at 12 noon kick-off.

What TV channel is it on?

The game will be beamed live on Sky Sports 1 HD and Sky Sports 5 HD from 11.30am.

You can also follow the best of the action on the SunSport live blog.

What is the latest team news?

Moussa Dembele has been ruled out of Saturday's game with a hamstring injury.

The Celtic star is hoping to get fit in time for the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen.

Form Guide

Celtic – WDWDW

The Hoops have clinched the league title within their last five games and are still unbeaten domestically.

But they have picked up two draws in their last three league games.

Nevertheless, they managed to beat Rangers 2-0 at Hampden Park and are well on course for the treble.

Rangers – DDWWL

The Gers are unbeaten in the league under Pedro Caixinha.

A couple of draws against league strugglers Kilmarnock and Motherwell may have worried some fans.

And the Portuguese boss will not have endeared himself to the Gers' faithful during their drab loss at Hampden.

But the Ibrox club’s 3-0 thrashing of had them buzzing.

What’s at stake?

Celtic have won the league and are now focused on seeing out the season unbeaten.

As well as preventing their rivals going down in history as invincibles, Rangers are looking to strengthen their hold on a Europa League place.

The Gers need seven points from their last five matches to ensure they finish above St Johnstone and return to European football after a five-year exile.

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