CELTIC captain Scott Brown is free to face Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday after successfully appealing the red card he was shown against Ross County.

The Hoops skipper was dismissed for a reckless challenge on Staggies striker Liam Boyce at the end of their 2-2 Ladbrokes Premiership draw in Dingwall on 16 April.

The Scottish FA announced on Thursday that the Bhoys' claim of wrongful dismissal has been upheld and Brown's red card for 'serious foul play' has been reduced to a yellow for 'recklessly dangerous play'.

He is now available for Saturday's trip to face Rangers in the final meeting between the two sides this season, but the reduction to a booking does mean Brown has reached a disciplinary threshold. 

The 31-year-old has now racked up 12 bookings this season and will serve a two-game suspension after the visit to Ibrox, missing league clashes with St Johnstone and Aberdeen.