Rangers secured a 3-0 victory over Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of the season, marking their first domestic win of the campaign. The match, played at Ibrox Stadium in the Scottish League Cup, saw Rangers skipper Dan Neil score twice, with Kevin Kelsy adding a goal. This was the first time the Old Firm clash took place without away fans, due to a ticket allocation dispute between the two Glasgow clubs. The absence of Celtic supporters was a notable aspect of the game, as it has been a tradition for both teams to play in front of passionate crowds. The match began with Rangers making an early impact. Neil, who joined the club from Sunderland during the summer transfer window, scored his first goal for Rangers in the 22nd minute, netting from just outside the penalty area. This was followed by a strong performance from the Rangers' defense, which kept Celtic's chances limited throughout the first half. Celtic's only real opportunity came in the 12th minute, when striker Kasper Hogh slipped after receiving a pass, but the resulting shot by Camilo Duran was off target. In the second half, Kelsy scored his first goal for Rangers in the 59th minute, a moment confirmed by a VAR check. The goal was set up after a misplaced clearance by Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who had made his debut for the club earlier in the week. Johnstone struggled in the match, making a couple of key saves but also making errors that led to scoring chances for Rangers. In the 74th minute, Ryan Naderi left the field due to injury and was replaced by Ben Godfrey, with Rangers' Badredine Bouanani coming on as a substitute. Rangers continued to dominate in the final stages of the match, with Neil adding a third goal in the 75th minute, sealing the win. This victory marked Rangers' fifth consecutive win and lifted their spirits as they prepare for a crucial clash against Celtic in the Scottish Premiership next Sunday. For Celtic, it was their first domestic defeat of the season, and they will need to regroup quickly as they face a challenging run of fixtures ahead. Both teams made several changes to their lineups, with Rangers introducing Kim Min-su and Celtic bringing back key players like Cameron Carter-Vickers and Kieran Tierney.