Rangers FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Gordon Crawford
- Referee Graham Beaton
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 1 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 3 | Conceded | 0 |
| -1 | GD | +3 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
St. Mirren FC this season
Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). St. Mirren FC are 2nd (6 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. Mirren FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rangers FC and St. Mirren FC get this one started.
- 3' James Tavernier makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Rangers FC are in front.
- 8' Laurentiu Corbu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for St. Mirren FC tonight.
- 13' 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.
- 18' Anders Dreyer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 68 goals in his last 290 appearances.
- 23' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' St. Mirren FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Gerrard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alfredo Morelos on 39 minutes.
- 44' Paul McGinn was booked on 44.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ross McCrorie.
- 54' Rangers FC ring the changes. Ross McCrorie has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Jack to step up.
- 55' What a moment for James Tavernier! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Another change for St. Mirren FC made on 56 minute. Simeon Jackson leaves to be changed by Duckens Nazon.
- 61' 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.
- 64' Candeias is ready to make an impact after coming on for Steven Davis at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 73' The St. Mirren FC bench stirs into life. Ethan Erhahon is withdrawn and Mateo Muzek gets his opportunity.
- 77' The whistle greets Paul McGinn as he departs to be replaced by Laurentiu Corbu.
- 80' A goal from the England international Jermain Defoe! He fires home on 80 to make it 3-0!
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Kent makes it 4-0.
- 83' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Jermain Defoe is replaced by Kyle Lafferty on 83 minute.
- 88' Steven Davis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- It finishes all square. Rangers FC and St. Mirren FC share the spoils 4-0.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Kyle Lafferty 83'
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ Candeias 64'
- 31
- 20
- 14
- 37
- 3
- 1
- 19
- 2
-
17
Ross McCrorie ↓ Ryan Jack 54'
Bench
- 23
-
11
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 83'
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 54'
- 13
-
21
Candeias ↑ 64'
- 16
- 40
Coach
Steven Gerrard
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 35
-
11
Simeon Jackson ↓ Duckens Nazon 56'
-
2
Paul McGinn ↓ Laurentiu Corbu 77'
- 4
- 15
-
39
Ethan Erhahon ↓ Mateo Muzek 73'
- 1
- 16
- 10
Bench
- 23
- 8
- 18
-
9
Duckens Nazon ↑ 56'
- 26
-
33
Laurentiu Corbu ↑ 77'
-
3
Mateo Muzek ↑ 73'
Coach
Oran Kearney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 10 |
| Kemar Roofe | 7 |
| James Tavernier | 6 |
| Fashion Sakala | 4 |
| Mark O'Hara | 3 |
| Abdallah Sima | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Antonio-Mirko Colak | 3 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
80%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
47%
Rangers FC or St. Mirren FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.