Rangers boss Steven Gerrard set for Celtic showdown with Brendan Rodgers just FOUR games into new Scottish Premiership season
The 2018/19 Scottish Premiership fixtures have been announced as the Liverpool legend prepares to begin his managerial career
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard’s first Old Firm derby against Celtic has been confirmed for September.
The new Ibrox boss will go head-to-head with his former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers just four games into the new Scottish Premiership season.
The fixtures for the 2018/19 campaign were released on Friday morning.
Gerrard has been given an early test of his coaching abilities as he takes his side to Celtic Park on the weekend of September 1.
His first taste of Old Firm action on home soil will be the traditional New Year clash, this year scheduled for December 29.
A second trip to Parkhead has been pencilled in for March 30, with all dates subject to change for television broadcast deals.
The fourth and final league meeting between the Glasgow giants will likely take place at Ibrox following the top-flight split.
Latest Scottish football news on marvelbet369.com
Gerrard will kick off his managerial career with a tough test away at Aberdeen.
The Dons have beaten the Light Blues to second spot in each of the last two seasons and overtaking the Pittodrie outfit will be former Anfield and England skipper Gerrard's first challenge.
Meanwhile, the Bhoys – who claimed their seventh straight Scottish title last term – get their season undeway when they host newly-promoted Livingston on Saturday, August 4.