Ladbrokes Premiership: a record 1.4 million viewers for Celtic - Rangers (Matchday 21) on Sky Sports

Celtic FC - Rangers Football Club (1-2) at Celtic Park (60,832 capacity) in Glasgow (SCO) on Matchday 21 of the 2019-20 Ladbrokes Premiership season (kick-off at 13:30 GMT), posted a record TV audience of more than 1.4 million viewers on the pay-TV channel Sky Sports on Sunday 29/12/2019.

This figure represents the best ever audience for a match of the Scottish Premiership. The Old Firm derby was broadcast live and highlights were shown in more than 120 countries.

"Sky Sports is delighted that over 1.4 million viewers watched one of world football's greatest rivalries between Celtic and Rangers. Viewing of the SPFL has risen 8% on last season, and 47% on the 2017-18 campaign, showing the appetite our customers have for Scottish football," said Gary Hughes, head of football at Sky Sports, on 07/01/2020.

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