Rangers and Celtic shatter TV record as title epic sees Sky land eye-popping seven figure audience

The epic clash between Rangers and Celtic shattered viewing figure records with a whopping 1.44 million viewers tuning in – it has been revealed.

The nerve-shredding encounter saw Philippe Clement's title chasers net in the dying minutes to secure a pulsating 3-3 draw thanks to Rabbi Matondo's stunner. A series of leading figures from English football raved about the action with the likes of Micah Richards and Roy Keane weighing in to the post-match analysis.

And that was reflected by those watching at home with the audience soaring and that number is likely to rise again with one final instalment to take place after the split as the tightest title race in a generation exciting punters beyond these shores. A beaming Neil Doncaster said: “It’s fantastic news to see record viewing numbers for Sunday’s big match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox. These figures demonstrate both the huge interest in this renowned fixture, as well as the increased appeal of our game across Scotland, the UK and beyond. The game itself certainly didn’t disappoint, and was hugely exciting for all supporters who tuned in.

"It promises to be a really dramatic end to the season, with even more big games to watch live on Sky Sports in the coming weeks, and I know the SPFL will continue to deliver the drama and excitement that our league is renowned for.”

Gary Hughes, Sky Sports Director of Football, said: “It's great to see the excitement of the title race translate into a record audience for us at Sky Sports. It was a dramatic game and underlines the quality of the product on the pitch, which we are committed to continue growing alongside our partners at the SPFL. We're looking forward to bringing fans the closing stages of the season and the