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Rangers vs Celtic: 1.1M Viewers Watch Scottish Title Race

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Over 1.1 million viewers tuned in to watch the Rangers vs Celtic clash live on Sky Sports, marking the highest Scottish Premiership audience in nearly two seasons. The Old Firm derby ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with viewership peaking at 1.15 million across Sky's platforms.

This record-breaking audience follows the 674,000 who watched Rangers defeat league leaders Hearts 4-2 last month. The viewership surge comes amid a fiercely competitive title race, with Hearts leading by five points at the summit. Celtic's recent win at Aberdeen has propelled them to second place, leapfrogging Rangers who sit just a point behind.

The SPFL chief executive praised the "incredible interest" surrounding the title race, noting the strong viewing figures reflect fans' appetite for every twist and turn. With Motherwell also in contention just 10 points off the top with a game in hand, the race promises a dramatic conclusion. Sky Sports director of football highlighted the Premiership's drama both on and off the pitch, promising unrivaled coverage of the remaining crucial fixtures.