This simulation asks the fascinating question: how would Celtic and Rangers fare among the elite of English Football? Historically, these Scottish powerhouses have always played outside of the English football pyramid, but this simulation explores the potential outcomes if they were brought into the league.
A long-running debate has revolved around the potential performance of these two clubs, particularly now that discussion has also moved to women’s football. Reports indicate that Celtic and Rangers have held preliminary discussions about joining the Women’s Super League, sparking questions within the industry. It is notable that Glasgow City, with 16 championships since the creation of the Scottish Women’s Premier League in 2002, is currently the most successful club in Scotland.
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In men’s football, recent events saw Rangers face Manchester United at Old Trafford, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat. Despite a spirited effort from Philippe Clement’s side, which included an equalizer from Cyril Dessers following a Jack Butland own goal, they were unable to get a result against the Red Devils, who clinched victory thanks to a goal from Bruno Fernandes in added time.
Following this match, a simulation using Football Manager 2024 was carried out to consider the performances of the two teams in the English Premier League. In a surprising turnaround for many, Celtic were relegated in their debut season, despite accumulating 26 points with six wins. Their home form was crucial, with a landmark 2-1 win over Chelsea, while their only away victory was a tense 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, keeping the fragile hopes of survival alive. Celtic’s run in the cups mirrored their league struggles, with elimination in the third round of the Carabao Cup after a defeat to Leicester, while they reached the fifth round of the FA Cup before being knocked out by Southampton . Their European aspirations also failed, culminating in an exit from the Champions League group stage.
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On the other hand, Rangers produced a more positive narrative, managing to maintain their status in the top flight with a lead of just one point. They concluded the season with eight wins and 11 draws, which put them comfortably ahead of Celtic by nine points. Although they suffered a defeat at Celtic Park, their home encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. Rangers showed their strength away from home, notably with a sensational 2-1 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park. However, their home form was less impressive, only securing one win at Ibrox and allowing no team to score more than three goals against them at home. Like their Old Firm rivals, they also found the cup competitions a mixed bag of success, exiting the FA Cup in the fourth round and suffering a similar fate in the Carabao Cup, where they were beaten by Manchester United .
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