Sunday , 16 August 2026

Ross County FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Ross County FC
2 – 4
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 22 Aug 2021 · 14:00 UTC Global Energy Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Joe Aribo
Connor Randall 50' Y
Joseph Hungbo 72' Y
Y 77' Calvin Bassey

Overview

Match Preview

Ross County FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.

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
1
17
Ross County FC 19 games · Avg 3.8 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-22 Ross County FC 2–4 Rangers FC 2021-01-23 Rangers FC 5–0 Ross County FC 2020-12-06 Ross County FC 0–4 Rangers FC 2020-10-04 Rangers FC 2–0 Ross County FC 2020-03-08 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Rangers FC H 2–4 L
08 Aug Hibernian FC A 0–3 L
31 Jul St. Johnstone FC H 0–0 D
16 May Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
12 May Hamilton Academical FC H 2–1 W
01 May Dundee United FC A 2–0 W
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Ross County FC A 4–2 W
19 Aug FC Alashkert H 1–0 W
10 Aug Malmo FF H 1–2 L
07 Aug Dundee United FC A 0–1 L
31 Jul Livingston FC H 3–0 W
15 May Aberdeen FC H 4–0 W

Key Stats

37% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
74% 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' And we are off! Ross County FC vs Rangers FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Ross County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Joe Aribo doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 19' GOAL! Connor Goldson fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 24' Regan Charles-Cook has been relatively quiet despite scoring 30 goals in his last 182 appearances.
  • 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ianis Hagi, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 37' The referee shows Rangers FC player a Yellow card on 37.
  • 40' Magnificent from Harrison Clarke! That is 7 goals in 14 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ross Callachan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
  • 50' Connor Randall was booked on 50.
  • 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ross County FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' A goal from the Colombia international Alfredo Morelos! He fires home on 56 to make it 1-3!
  • 61' The 29-year-old Ryan Kent has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 66' 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.
  • 70' The crowd applauds David Cancola as he leaves the pitch. Joseph Hungbo steps in for Ross County FC.
  • 72' Joseph Hungbo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
  • 74' Glen Kamara makes way for John Lundstram at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 77' What composure from Jordan White! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-3.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Calvin Bassey on 77 minutes.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Scott Arfield on, Ianis Hagi off on 78 minutes.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Joe Aribo is replaced by Kemar Roofe.
  • 84' Scott Arfield has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
  • 89' 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 Alex Iacovitti suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' Ross County FC ring the changes. Regan Charles-Cook has done his job and it is now time for Dominic Samuel to step up.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rangers FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Malky Mackay

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-08-22 Ross County FC 2–4 Rangers FC 2021-01-23 Rangers FC 5–0 Ross County FC 2020-12-06 Ross County FC 0–4 Rangers FC 2020-10-04 Rangers FC 2–0 Ross County FC 2020-03-08 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC

Ross County FC Form

2021-08-22 Ross County FC 2–4 Rangers FC L 2021-08-08 Hibernian FC 3–0 Ross County FC L 2021-07-31 Ross County FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D 2021-05-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Ross County FC W 2021-05-12 Ross County FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-05-01 Dundee United FC 0–2 Ross County FC W

Rangers FC Form

2021-08-22 Ross County FC 2–4 Rangers FC W 2021-08-19 Rangers FC 1–0 FC Alashkert W 2021-08-10 Rangers FC 1–2 Malmo FF L 2021-08-07 Dundee United FC 1–0 Rangers FC L 2021-07-31 Rangers FC 3–0 Livingston FC W 2021-05-15 Rangers FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC25% Draw26% Rangers FC49%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Ross County FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Rangers FC
75%
Ross County FC or Rangers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Ross County FC19% Draw43% Rangers FC38%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
4.9%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Ross County FC

Handicap Ross County FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 22% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 16% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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