Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rangers FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Rangers FC
2 – 0
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Wed 20 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC Ibrox Stadium 46,931 HT 45' · FT 45'
Cyriel Dessers 28' 2–0
James Tavernier pen 85' 2–0
R 33' Diallang Jaiyesimi
Y 38' Matthew Smith
Y 45' Daniel Phillips
Connor Goldson 45' Y
Todd Cantwell 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Drew Kirkland

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

16
3
1
Rangers FC 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-09-16 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-01-28 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-06 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
14 Dec Real Betis Balompié A 3–2 W
09 Dec Dundee FC H 3–1 W
06 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–0 W
03 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
30 Nov Aris Limassol H 1–1 D
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec Rangers FC A 0–2 L
16 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
09 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
06 Dec St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
03 Dec Celtic FC H 1–3 L
25 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Rangers FC St. Johnstone FC
#9 Position #6
1 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 4
3 Conceded 4
-1 GD +0
0.50 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season

Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rangers FC and St. Johnstone FC get this one started.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. St. Johnstone FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' St. Johnstone FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 16' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cyriel Dessers is hanging Kemar Roofe on the field on 16 minute.
  • 21' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' Sven Sprangler is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
  • 28' Cyriel Dessers adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 33' St. Johnstone FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 35' The whistle greets Sven Sprangler as he departs to be replaced by Chris Kane.
  • 38' The referee shows St. Johnstone FC player a card on 38.
  • 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Philippe Clement might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 45' Daniel Phillips picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — John Lundstram exits the field as Dujon Sterling enters on 46.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Souttar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
  • 60' Tony Gallacher gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Filip Franczak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
  • 68' Todd Cantwell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Lammers at the 68 minute mark.
  • 72' Ryan McGowan gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Oludare Olufunwa and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 82' St. Johnstone FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 85' Magnificent from James Tavernier! That is 108 goals in 403 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 86' The crowd applauds James Tavernier as he leaves the pitch. Leon King steps in for Rangers FC.
  • 90' Todd Cantwell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • The final score is 2-0.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven MacLean

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 7
Alfredo Morelos 5
Kemar Roofe 3
Glen Kamara 3
Scott Arfield 3
Vaclav Cerny 3
Joe Aribo 2
Nicky Clark 2

Head to Head

2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-09-16 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-01-28 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-06 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC

Rangers FC Form

2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-12-14 Real Betis Balompié 2–3 Rangers FC W 2023-12-09 Rangers FC 3–1 Dundee FC W 2023-12-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Rangers FC W 2023-12-03 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2023-11-30 Rangers FC 1–1 Aris Limassol D

St. Johnstone FC Form

2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-12-16 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2023-12-09 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W 2023-12-03 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Celtic FC L 2023-11-25 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.82 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC55% Draw24% St. Johnstone FC21%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
45%
Rangers FC or St. Johnstone FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC37% Draw43% St. Johnstone FC20%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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