Thursday , 2 July 2026

Ross County FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Ross County FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 11:30 UTC Global Energy Stadium 6,540 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 22' Kemar Roofe
0–2 26' James Tavernier
Jack Baldwin 11' Y
Victor Loturi 46' Y
Kyle Turner 89' Y
Y 90' John Lundstram

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Munro
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)

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

1
1
17
Ross County FC 19 games · Avg 3.8 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-26 Ross County FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-02-04 Rangers FC 2–1 Ross County FC 2022-12-23 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2022-08-27 Rangers FC 4–0 Ross County FC 2022-05-11 Rangers FC 4–1 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Rangers FC H 0–2 L
12 Aug St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
05 Aug Celtic FC A 2–4 L
28 May Kilmarnock FC A 1–3 L
24 May St. Johnstone FC H 3–3 D
20 May Motherwell FC A 0–1 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Ross County FC A 2–0 W
22 Aug PSV H 2–2 D
15 Aug Servette FC A 1–1 D
12 Aug Livingston FC H 4–0 W
09 Aug Servette FC H 2–1 W
05 Aug Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

37% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
74% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Global Energy Stadium!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Ross County FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 11' A moment of madness from Jack Baldwin on 11 minutes earns him a card. Ross County FC will be frustrated.
  • 16' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 21' The energy levels are beginning to show. Malky Mackay might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 22' A goal from the Jamaica international Kemar Roofe! He fires home on 22 to make it 0-1!
  • 26' What a strike from James Tavernier! The score is 0-2.
  • 31' Jordan White has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 36' Ross County FC are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's 4-3-1-2 shape.
  • 41' A quiet spell here at Global Energy Stadium. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Poor challenge from Victor Loturi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. George Harmon is withdrawn and Will Nightingale gets his opportunity.
  • 51' It’s high time Malky Mackay made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 55' Ross County FC ring the changes. Victor Loturi has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Turner to step up.
  • 59' Kemar Roofe makes way for Abdallah Sima at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Sam Lammers as he leaves the pitch. Rabbi Matondo steps in for Rangers FC.
  • 65' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Leak is withdrawn and Josh Reid gets his opportunity.
  • 70' A change in the Ross County FC ranks — Simon Murray exits the field as Eamonn Brophy enters on 70.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Cyriel Dessers is replaced by Danilo.
  • 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' Another substitution for Rangers FC to replace Nicolas Raskin by Ryan Jack on 83 minute.
  • 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 89' That looks like a foul for a card for Kyle Turner.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. John Lundstram gets a card.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Ross County FC 0-2 Rangers FC.

Lineups

Ross County FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Malky Mackay

Rangers FC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Beale

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

2023-08-26 Ross County FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-02-04 Rangers FC 2–1 Ross County FC 2022-12-23 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2022-08-27 Rangers FC 4–0 Ross County FC 2022-05-11 Rangers FC 4–1 Ross County FC

Ross County FC Form

2023-08-26 Ross County FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-08-12 Ross County FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-08-05 Celtic FC 4–2 Ross County FC L 2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC L 2023-05-24 Ross County FC 3–3 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC L

Rangers FC Form

2023-08-26 Ross County FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2023-08-22 Rangers FC 2–2 PSV D 2023-08-15 Servette FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2023-08-12 Rangers FC 4–0 Livingston FC W 2023-08-09 Rangers FC 2–1 Servette FC W 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04 Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC26% Draw28% Rangers FC46%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Ross County FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Rangers FC
74%
Ross County FC or Rangers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Ross County FC19% Draw48% Rangers FC33%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
2.4%

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% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 23% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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