Rangers vs Celtic: League Cup's Old Firm finals in numbers

Rangers meet Celtic in Sunday's keenly-awaited Betfred Cup final at Hampden Park – but what are the numbers behind this particular fixture?

There have been 14 Old Firm finals in the history of the Scottish League Cup since it began in the 1946-47 season.

Neil Lennon is aiming to guide his team to a 10th successive Scottish trophy and a fourth League Cup triumph in a row, while Steven Gerrard is looking for his first piece of managerial silverware and Rangers' first League Cup win since 2011.

So, what are the numbers behind those meetings?

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The number of times a team have come from behind to win the trophy. Paul Elliott opened the scoring for Celtic in 1990-91 before the Light Blues responded with goals from Richard Gough and Mark Walters.

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Hat-tricks. Billy McPhail scored three for Celtic when the Parkhead side beat Rangers 7-1 in the 1957-58 season and Ally McCoist scored all of Rangers' goals in a 3-2 extra-time win over Celtic in the 1983-84 season.

Image: Ally McCoist with the League Cup after defeating Celtic in the 1984 final

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Celtic have triumphed five times in League Cup finals against the Light Blues and lost nine meetings.

Also the number of times an Old Firm final has gone to extra-time.

Image: Neil Lennon won the League Cup four times as a Celtic player

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Most amount of goals scored in an Old Firm final when Celtic beat Rangers 7-1 in 1957-58.

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The number of times Celtic have won the League Cup final.

Image: Celtic's Aiden McGeady rushes off to celebrate the second goal in the 2009 final

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The number of times Rangers have won the League Cup final.

Image: Nikica Jelavic (left) wheels away to celebrate in 2011 as his shot finally creeps over the line despite the efforts of Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre

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Rangers' appearances in the League Cup final. The record.

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