Who is the referee for Rangers vs Celtic on Sunday? Many have been asking on Google ahead of the Scottish League Cup final.
As always, the man with the whistle is sure to prove decisive, while VAR will also be active at Hampden Park to help the officials out with their decision making.
So, who is the referee for the Scottish League Cup final? Let’s take a look…
Who is the referee for Rangers vs Celtic on Sunday?
Nick Walsh has been given the honour of refereeing the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday.
The 32-year-old has previously overseen 34 Rangers games, more than any other side throughout his refereeing career, and the Scottish giants have a remarkable record when he’s in charge.
In those 34 outings, Rangers have won 28 times under Walsh, drawing four while losing just twice.
Walsh has awarded the Gers seven penalties in that time, while also handing Rangers 47 yellow cards and one straight red card.
Interestingly, the Scot was in charge when Celtic beat Rangers 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership earlier this season.
In regards to Celtic, Walsh has officiated 27 games.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have lost just one of those 27 outings, winning 22 while drawing four.
Walsh has awarded Celtic six penalties – he has also handed them 30 yellow cards and one red card, although it was not a straight red card.
All statistic are courtesy of Transfermarkt.
You can see the other refereeing appointments made for Sunday’s clash below, including the Assistant Referees and the man in charge of VAR – as announced on the Scottish Professional Football League’s official website.
Referee: Nick Walsh
Assistant Referee: Frank Connor
Assistant Referee: David Roome
Fourth official: Kevin Clancy
VAR: John Beaton
Assistant VAR: Graeme Stewart
Hopefully, Walsh oversees a fair game in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday, and there are no controversial decisions which stain the Old Firm at Hampden Park.
