Celtic’s first six 2024/25 Premiership fixtures versus Rangers

Celtic now know how their Scottish Premiership defence will begin, with league fixtures for the 2024/25 season confirmed.

The Hoops return to Premiership action in August, hoping for a better start than last season.

Despite defeating Ross County on the first day, Celtic conceded twice at home to the Staggies, and after a win over Aberdeen, they drew at home with St Johnstone.

Seven points from nine may not appear to be too bad, but Celtic fans will remember the manner in which they performed.

Fortunately, Rangers were in a far more precarious position under Michael Beale, and by October, the Bhoys were well ahead in the title race.

Opening up a significant lead at the top even earlier in the 2024/25 season would be ideal this time around – and possibly a realistic proposition.

Rangers are once again in turmoil as a result of stadium restoration delays, which will force them to play their opening Premiership games away from Ibrox.

So, can Celtic capitalise on their embarrassing situation over the first six league games? Faxsoccer has them listed below, and we also look at Rangers’ opening fixtures.

Celtic’s first six Premiership games.

Kilmarnock (H) – August 4

• 2023/24: 4th in Premiership
• Previous meeting: Kilmarnock 0-5 Celtic (May 15, 2024)
• Last 5 vs Kilmarnock: WDLWL

Hibernian (A) – August 11

• 2023/24: 8th in Premiership
• Previous meeting: Hibs 1-2 Celtic (February 7, 2024)
• Last 5 vs Hibs: WWDLW

St Mirren (A) – August 24

• 2023/24: 5th in Premiership
• Previous meeting: Celtic 3-2 St Mirren (May 18, 2024)
• Last 5 vs St Mirren: WWWWW

Rangers (H) – August 31

• 2023/24: 2nd in Premiership
• Previous meeting: Celtic 1-0 Rangers (May 25, 2024)
• Last 5 vs Rangers: WWDWW

Hearts (H) – September 14

• 2023/24: 3rd in Premiership
• Previous meeting: Celtic 3-0 Hearts (May 4, 2024)
• Last 5 vs Hearts: WLLWW

St Johnstone (A) – September 28

• 2023/24: 10th in Premiership
• Previous meeting: Celtic 3-1 St Johnstone (March 16, 2024)
• Last 5 vs St Johnstone: WWDWW

Average opposition SPFL position 23/24: 5th

Rangers’ first six Premiership fixtures

Hearts (A) – August 3

• 2023/24: 3rd in Premiership

Motherwell (H) – August 10

• 2023/24: 9th in Premiership

Ross County (H) – August 24

• 2023/24: 11th in Premiership

Celtic (A) – August 31

• 2023/24: 1st in Premiership

Dundee United (A) – September 14

• 2023/24: 1st in Championship

Hibernian (H) – September 28

• 2023/24: 8th in Premiership

Average opposition SPFL position 23/24: 7th/8th

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