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It’s been 22 years since Peter Lovenkrands’ legendary ‘twist in the story’ secured Rangers’ Scottish Cup victory over Celtic.

In 2002, Rangers and Celtic faced off in a historic 3-2 match at Hampden Park, marking the final meeting between the two clubs.

The Scottish Cup Final in May will be a thrilling contest that has been anticipated for over two decades. All eyes will be on Glasgow.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Rangers against Celtic Scottish Cup Final in 2024 at Hampden.

When is Rangers v Celtic Scottish Cup Final?

Rangers face Celtic in this year’s Scottish Cup Final on Saturday, May 25th, at Hampden Park.

The contest will start at 3 p.m.

Where can I watch the Rangers vs. Celtic Scottish Cup Final?

The Scottish Cup Final will be broadcast on both BBC Scotland and Premier Sports, as the TV rights are divided between the two.

Celtic’s semi-final penalty kicks victory over Aberdeen was aired on BBC Scotland, while Rangers’ 2-0 win over Hearts was broadcast on Premier Sports.

When was the last Old Firm Scottish Cup final?

The previous Scottish Cup Final between the Old Firm at Hampden provided a memorable encounter in Scottish football history.

Peter Lovenkrands scored a last-minute winner after leaping onto Neil McCann’s looping cross, sending the Rangers fans into a frenzy.

The meeting between Alex McLeish’s Rangers and Martin O’Neill’s Celtic is one of the most memorable in Scottish Cup history.

A talent-laden Hampden extravaganza pitted two of the strongest Old Firm sides of the modern age, with Rangers emerging victorious.

Celtic led twice in the match, first through John Hartson and then Bobo Balde, until Rangers equalised thanks to Peter Lovenkrands and a magnificent Barry Ferguson free kick.

The Danish striker rose up to score a sensational last-minute winner, and Ian Crocker’s commentary is almost as renowned as the goal.

The Rangers’ lineup that day included Stefan Klos, Maurice Ross, Lorenzo Amoruso, Craig Moore, Arthur Numan, Barry Ferguson, Ronald de Boer, Fernando Ricksen, Peter Lovenkrands, Neil McCann, and Claudio Caniggia.

Celtic’s lineup that day included Robert Douglas, Johan Mjallby, Bobo Balde, Didier Agathe, Neil Lennon, Paul Lambert, Stiliyan Petrov, Alan Thompson, Henrik Larsson, Chris Sutton, and John Hartson.

Goals: Rangers: Lovenkrands (21, 90), Ferguson (69) – Celtic: Hartson (19), Balde (50)

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