Ross County FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- Referee Grant Irvine
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 8–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
37%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
74%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Global Energy Stadium. Ross County FC are looking to make home advantage count against Rangers FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Harry Paton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Ross County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Ross County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 28' Kemar Roofe does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 33' Calvin Bassey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steven Gerrard will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Morris is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
- 45' It’s a booking for Ross County FC player. Iain Vigurs gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The crowd applauds Keith Watson as he leaves the pitch. Connor Randall steps in for Ross County FC.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael Gardyne suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' A goal from the England international James Tavernier! He fires home on 56 to make it 0-2!
- 61' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Yellow card on 61.
- 66' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Scott Arfield is hanging Joe Aribo on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 402 games and scored 785 goals.
- 72' What a moment for Callum Morris! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' Jermain Defoe is replacing Alfredo Morelos for the Rangers FC side.
- 75' Another substitution for Rangers FC to replace Ryan Kent by Ianis Hagi on 75 minute.
- 79' Alex Iacovitti picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' Ross County FC make a change. Michael Gardyne trudges off to be replaced by Jermaine Hylton on 81 minutes.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Iacovitti made 58 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 88' The whistle greets Jordan Tillson as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Wright.
- 90' GOAL! Jermain Defoe scores on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-4.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Jordan Tillson ↓ Matthew Wright 88'
- 16
- 1
- 27
- 25
-
15
Keith Watson ↓ Connor Randall 46'
- 5
- 11
- 24
- 7
-
43
Josh Reid ↓ Regan Charles-Cook 74'
Bench
-
17
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 74'
-
2
Connor Randall ↑ 46'
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 81'
- 21
- 9
-
44
Matthew Wright ↑ 88'
- 46
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 26
-
25
Kemar Roofe ↓ Cedric Itten 75'
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Scott Arfield 66'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Jermain Defoe 74'
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Bongani Zungu 74'
-
14
Ryan Kent ↓ Ianis Hagi 75'
- 6
- 1
- 2
- 3
Bench
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 74'
- 33
- 21
-
15
Bongani Zungu ↑ 74'
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↑ 75'
- 31
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 66'
-
11
Cedric Itten ↑ 75'
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 8 |
| Jordan White | 5 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Joe Aribo | 3 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 3 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Ryan Jack | 3 |
| Ryan Kent | 3 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.86
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
41%
Draw or Rangers FC
83%
Ross County FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.3%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 3
7.3%
1 – 3
6.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 24% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

