Old Firm League Cup games

Following on from the Scottish Cup matches, here is a selection of League Cup ties played against Rangers. Games included are

Celtic 2 Rangers 1 - 23rd October 1965, Final
Celtic 3 Rangers 1 - 30th August 1967
Rangers 0 Celtic 2 - 10th August 1968
Celtic 1 Rangers 0 - 24th August 1968
Celtic 2 Rangers 1 - 4th December 1982, Final


Celtic 2 Rangers 1 - 23rd October 1965, League Cup Final

Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 at Hampden Park in the 1965 League Cup final. Two goals from John Hughes, both from the penalty spot, send the cup to back to Celtic Park.



Celtic 3 Rangers 1 - 30th August 1967, League Cup

A league cup group tie from season 1967-68. Willie Henderson gives Rangers the lead in the first half. Rangers miss a penalty, before goals from Willie Wallace, Bobby Murdoch and Bobby Lennox in the last 12 minutes give Celtic the win.




Rangers 0 Celtic 2 - 10th August 1968, League Cup

Celtic beat Rangers 2-0 in a League Cup group match in August 1968. Both Celtic goals are scored by Willie Wallace.




Celtic 1 Rangers 0 - 24th August 1968, League Cup

A fortnight later, the same teams met, this time at Celtic Park. The only goal of the game is again scored by Willie Wallace. Celtic would go on an lift the trophy.




Celtic 2 Rangers 1 - 4th December 1982, League Cup Final

The 1982 League Cup Final. Goals from Charlie Nicholas and Murdo MacLeod give Celtic the win. Danny McGrain lifts the cup for the Hoops.