Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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
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' The wait is over. Ross County FC get us underway at Global Energy Stadium.
  • 5' Connor Goldson, a England , has 46 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Abdallah Sima, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jack Baldwin.
  • 16' The energy levels are beginning to show. Malky Mackay might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 21' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
  • 22' Kemar Roofe doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 26' James Tavernier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 26 minutes.
  • 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rangers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 41' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' Poor challenge from Victor Loturi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' Will Nightingale is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Harmon at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 55' Kyle Turner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Victor Loturi on 55 minute.
  • 59' Abdallah Sima gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Kemar Roofe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 60' Rabbi Matondo is replacing Sam Lammers for the Rangers FC side.
  • 65' Josh Reid gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces Ryan Leak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. Simon Murray departs to be replaced by Eamonn Brophy.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Danilo. He replaces Cyriel Dessers on 73 minute.
  • 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 83' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Nicolas Raskin exits the field as Ryan Jack enters on 83.
  • 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Malky Mackay will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 89' The referee calls foul for Kyle Turner. He receives a card.
  • 90' John Lundstram was booked on 90.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Ross County FC and Rangers FC (для сухой ничьи).

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.