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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-06 11:49 UTC
Rangers host Hibernian in Premiership clash
The Premiership season is just beginning, and Rangers will be looking to make their mark at Ibrox Stadium when they host Hibernian on Sunday, 9 August 2026. This fixture comes early in the campaign, with both sides aiming to build momentum after their opening day results.
The last encounter between these two sides saw Hibernian emerge victorious with a 2-1 win in the Premiership Championship Group on 13 May 2026. That result will likely be fresh in the minds of the Rangers players as they prepare to welcome Hibernian to Glasgow. The head-to-head record shows a mixed bag in recent times, with Rangers having secured wins in previous meetings as well, suggesting a competitive fixture is in store.
Rangers have been active in pre-season, with their last outing a 1-1 draw against Dundee United in the Premiership on 31 July 2026. Prior to that, they played a series of club friendlies, including matches against West Ham United, Saint-Etienne, and Kaizer Chiefs. Their final competitive matches of the previous season saw mixed results, including a notable 2-5 away win against Falkirk, but also defeats.
Hibernian began their Premiership campaign with a 1-2 home defeat to Motherwell on 2 August 2026. Before this league opener, they participated in Conference League Qualification, securing a 4-1 home win against Malisheva but suffering a 2-0 away loss. Their recent friendly results were largely positive, with wins against Broendby IF and Cliftonville.
Rangers are expected to field a forward line featuring Lawrence Shankland and Djeidi Gassama, supported by midfielders Mohamed Diomande and Cameron Devlin. The defence is likely to include Emmanuel Fernandez and Ben Godfrey. A significant absence for Rangers is Connor Barron, who is sidelined through injury. Hibernian's expected XI sees Martin Boyle and Nathan Lowe leading the attack, with Adam Mayor and Owen Elding in midfield. The defensive unit is anticipated to comprise Felix Passlack and Jordan Obita, with Raphael Sallinger in goal.
In Rangers' expected lineup, Thelo Aasgaard has shown attacking promise, contributing directly to five goals in his last ten appearances. For Hibernian, Martin Boyle is a key threat, having been directly involved in four goals in his last ten matches. Their contributions could prove decisive in what is anticipated to be a closely contested encounter.
Official expected line-ups for this match from the data feed. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
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