Sunday , 16 August 2026

Livingston FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Livingston FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Rangers FC
Wed 12 May 2021 · 17:00 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Jack Simpson
Y 30' Alfredo Morelos
Scott Pittman 31' Y
Max Stryjek 41' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Livingston FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
17
Livingston FC 21 games · Avg 2.6 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-12 Livingston FC 0–3 Rangers FC 2021-03-03 Livingston FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2020-10-25 Rangers FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2020-08-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Rangers FC 2020-02-16 Rangers FC 1–0 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Rangers FC H 0–3 L
01 May Aberdeen FC H 1–2 L
21 Apr Hibernian FC A 1–2 L
10 Apr Celtic FC A 0–6 L
20 Mar Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
13 Mar Hamilton Academical FC H 2–1 W
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Livingston FC A 3–0 W
02 May Celtic FC H 4–1 W
21 Apr St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
11 Apr Hibernian FC H 2–1 W
21 Mar Celtic FC A 1–1 D
18 Mar SK Slavia Praha H 0–2 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Livingston FC welcome Rangers FC for this crunch clash at Tony Macaroni Arena.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jackson Longridge is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Livingston FC.
  • 15' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Pittman, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 11 goals in the last 11 games.
  • 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Simpson.
  • 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 403 games and scored 786 goals.
  • 30' The referee shows Rangers FC player a Yellow card on 30.
  • 31' The referee shows Livingston FC player a Yellow card on 31.
  • 36' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
  • 41' GOAL! James Tavernier fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 41' A moment of madness from Maksymilian Stryjek on 41 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Livingston FC will be frustrated.
  • 42' James Tavernier adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' Goal! Ryan Kent scores his 35 goal in 403 matches.
  • 60' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Josh Mullin is withdrawn and Jaze Kabia gets his opportunity.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Craig Sibbald is replaced by Jack McMillan on 61 minute.
  • 66' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 71' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 74' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Jay Emmanuel-Thomas exits the field as Matej Poplatnik enters on 74.
  • 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' Jermain Defoe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfredo Morelos at the 80 minute mark.
  • 83' What composure from Ianis Hagi! The Romania international strokes it home. 0-4.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Scott Wright. He replaces Ryan Kent on 84 minute.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Livingston FC. Jack Fitzwater is replaced by Efe Ambrose.
  • 86' Ianis Hagi makes way for Greg Stewart at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • Full Time. Rangers FC beats Livingston FC

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 7
Alfredo Morelos 5
Scott Arfield 4
Joe Aribo 3
Ryan Kent 2
Joel Nouble 2
Ianis Hagi 2
Kemar Roofe 2

Head to Head

2021-05-12 Livingston FC 0–3 Rangers FC 2021-03-03 Livingston FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2020-10-25 Rangers FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2020-08-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Rangers FC 2020-02-16 Rangers FC 1–0 Livingston FC

Livingston FC Form

2021-05-12 Livingston FC 0–3 Rangers FC L 2021-05-01 Livingston FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC L 2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC L 2021-04-10 Celtic FC 6–0 Livingston FC L 2021-03-20 Livingston FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2021-03-13 Livingston FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC W

Rangers FC Form

2021-05-12 Livingston FC 0–3 Rangers FC W 2021-05-02 Rangers FC 4–1 Celtic FC W 2021-04-21 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-04-11 Rangers FC 2–1 Hibernian FC W 2021-03-21 Celtic FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-03-18 Rangers FC 0–2 SK Slavia Praha L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.87 Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Livingston FC23% Draw29% Rangers FC48%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Livingston FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Rangers FC
77%
Livingston FC or Rangers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Livingston FC16% Draw50% Rangers FC34%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
9.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap Livingston FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 14% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 24% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 15% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.