GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — In a dramatic conclusion to one of world football’s most fierce rivalries, Celtic scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Ibrox Stadium.

The match, which saw the visiting Celtic fight back from a two-goal deficit, delivered a significant twist in the title race and halted Rangers’ near-perfect domestic run. The result leaves the Premiership table tightly contested as the season enters its final months.

Celtic forward Youssef Chermiti delivered a stunning first-half performance, single-handedly putting his side in command. He opened the scoring in the 8th minute, capitalizing on an early opportunity to silence the home crowd. Chermiti doubled the lead in the 26th minute, netting his second goal of the match and seemingly putting Celtic in a dominant position.

Rangers, however, demonstrated the resilience that has defined their league campaign. The momentum shifted just before the hour mark when defender Kieran Tierney found the net in the 56th minute, reigniting the contest and the Ibrox supporters.

The match grew increasingly tense, with three yellow cards issued. Celtic captain Callum McGregor was booked in the 39th minute, followed by Rangers’ John Souttar in the 79th minute and Nicolas Raskin in the 90th minute as the clock wound down.

With the match deep into added time, Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate struck the decisive blow, scoring in the 90+1 minute to secure a dramatic point for the visitors. The goal overturned a projected simulation from Interstat, which had forecast a 1-1 draw, and defied the same service’s ELO rating system, which had given Celtic a 73.80 percent probability to win outright.

The draw extends Rangers’ strong Premiership form to just two losses in 22 matches this season, with 15 wins and five draws. Celtic’s league record now stands at 17 wins, seven losses and four draws. The result also snaps a two-game losing streak for Celtic in all competitions, following a 4-0 loss at Aberdeen on Saturday and a 2-1 home defeat to Hibernian the previous weekend.

In the broader head-to-head history, the draw prevents Rangers from securing a second consecutive victory over their archrivals, following a 3-1 win at Celtic Park on Jan. 3. The previous meeting last August also ended in a stalemate.

Both teams face a quick return to league action. Celtic’s next match is away at Aberdeen on Wednesday, while Rangers will travel to face Saint Mirren on Sunday, March 15. The title race remains poised for further drama in the coming weeks.