Dates set for Scottish semi-finals

Dundee United's clash with Aberdeen in the other semi-final will take place the previous day, January 31, at the same venue.

The match between the Glasgow giants will be televised live by BBC Scotland with a 1.30pm kick-off while the United v Dons game will have a 3pm start.

Celtic and Rangers have not faced each other since Rangers fell out of the top flight in 2012, crippled by financial woes.

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: "We are pleased to be able to announce the information for this season's Scottish League Cup Semi-Finals, following agreement with all four clubs and other parties involved, including our valued broadcast rights holder for the competition, BBC Scotland.

"We are all looking forward to two fantastic Semi-Finals at Hampden Park early next year and hope supporters of all four clubs enjoy lots of entertaining football and two memorable occasions overall."

The date for the 69th Scottish League Cup final is Sunday, March, 15, 2015.