Rangers consider scheduling move

A look at how a potential rescheduling move could affect the early season battle between Rangers and Celtic.

SPFL allows Rangers U turn after falling behind Celtic

Two games into the season, Celtic have won both league games and sit atop the table. Rangers have drawn both matches and required a late penalty to salvage a point with Dundee. The club has said it would consider rescheduling its Paisley trip if it advances to the Champions League play-off round, a route helped by a 3-0 first-leg win. If the St Mirren game is postponed, Celtic’s lead could stretch to seven points. Reports say the SPFL would allow Rangers to withdraw the request if they change their mind.

This is not just about one decision but about how much control a club can exercise over a crowded calendar. Scheduling moves in football often shift momentum as much as results, and they carry reputational risk. Rangers must weigh public perception against strategic needs, while Celtic enjoy an early cushion that makes any postponement seem tactical rather than routine. The broader question is whether league governance can keep pace with a sport that links timing and spectacle as closely as the scoreline.

Highlights

The season will test how far timing can steer a rivalry.