Rangers welcome Celtic to Ibrox this weekend for the first Old Firm derby of the 2023/24 season as both clubs look to make an early statement in the Scottish Premiership.
Late winning goals are always amongst the most celebrated strikes but they are particularly memorable when they come in a match with as much significance as one of world football’s fiercest derbies. Over the years there have been plenty of memorable, late winners to decide the fixture.
Here are nine brilliant winning goals from the past two decades of the Old Firm derby from cup finals to crucial league encounters:
1. Peter Lovenkrands
Celtic 2-3 Rangers - 2002 Scottish Cup final
2. Shota Arveladze
Rangers 2-1 Celtic - 2004 Scottish League Cup
3. John Hartson
Celtic 2-1 Rangers - 2005 Scottish Cup
4. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
Celtic 2-1 Rangers - 2008 Scottish Premier League