Rangers will benefit from the fact that they play host to Celtic in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup.

For the first time in 15 years, there will be an Old Firm derby in a cup competition before the semi-final stages.

This is also understood to be the most lucrative Scottish Cup tie in history, with the two sides set to share north of £2.5m in gate receipts.

Prior to this, the 2024 final between the two sides, which was played at Hampden Park, held the title of being the most lucrative fixture, amassing £2.2m in gate receipts.

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Rangers announced that Celtic fans will be occupying the entire Broomloan Stand for the derby on 8 March.

This will see 7500 Hoops fans in attendance for an Old Firm game for the first time in eight years.

While they do not count for 37 per cent of the total attendance inside the stadium, the Daily Record claim that under the Scottish Football Association rules, they will be entitled to 37 per cent of the gate receipts, with the Gers entitled to the remaining 63 per cent.

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This means that Celtic are set for a £1m windfall,...