Rangers advanced to the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup following a 3-0 victory over rivals Celtic. The match, which served as the first Old Firm encounter of the season, was defined by a dominant performance from the Rangers squad under new manager Derek McInnes.

Captain Dan Neil scored twice for Rangers, with Kevin Kelsy providing the third goal to complete the scoreline. While the final result was decisive, the two outlets provided differing assessments of the match's quality. Sky Sports characterized the victory as an "utterly dominant" display. In contrast, The Guardian described the match as having "patchy" football quality, though it noted that the team's high level of physical commitment and sprinting was sufficient to overcome their opponents.

The atmosphere at the stadium was highlighted by The Guardian, which noted the presence of an all-blue crowd and the celebratory environment among the home supporters. Both outlets agree that the win represents a significant early milestone for McInnes in his tenure as Rangers manager. The victory effectively ends Celtic's participation in the tournament, while Rangers now look ahead to the semi-final round.