Derek McInnes has confirmed the Rangers team news for this evening's Scottish Premiership match away to Falkirk. The manager's selection includes a first start for Kosta Nedeljkovic and a return to the squad for midfielder Nico Raskin. This news was reported by Rangers Football Club on Tuesday, as the side looks to build on a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen last Sunday. The Gers currently sit 5th in the Premiership table with 7 points from their opening four games, a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss.
Who starts in the Rangers lineup tonight?
Ivor Pandur will start in goal for the visitors at the Falkirk Stadium. The back four sees Nedeljkovic make his full debut at right-back, with Emmanuel Fernandez, Olwethu Makhanya, and James Penrice completing the defensive unit. In midfield, the returning Nico Raskin partners Cammy Devlin. The attacking support for striker Lawrence Shankland comes from Findlay Curtis, Minsu, and Djeidi Gassama. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm.
The bench holds plenty of options for McInnes. Goalkeeper Liam Kelly is joined by outfield players Ross McCrorie, Ben Godfrey, Tochi Chukwuani, and Vanja Dragojevic. Attacking reinforcements are available in the form of Daisuke Yokota, Ross McCausland, Bojan Miovski, and Ryan Naderi. This squad depth will be important as Rangers aim to close a five-point gap to league leaders Celtic. You can view the full squad list on our squad page.
What is the context of Rangers' season so far?
The team heads into this fixture with a mixed recent run of form, recorded as win, win, loss, draw. Their overall goal difference stands at +1, having scored five and conceded four across the league campaign. This match represents an opportunity to gather momentum before a busy period. The next fixture on the calendar is an away trip to face Hibernian on December 5th. Hibs are currently 7th in the table, making it another important contest in the race for points. Fans can track the upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
How can supporters get closer to the club?
Beyond matchday, the club offers several ways for fans to engage. The MyGers membership scheme provides priority access to tickets and exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities. For those wanting to explore the home of the club, the Rangers Museum and Stadium Tours offer 'access all areas' passes to Ibrox Stadium, giving a unique insight into the club's history and facilities. These initiatives help maintain a strong connection between the team and its global support base.
The immediate focus, however, is firmly on the task at hand in Falkirk. Nico Raskin's return to the matchday squad provides a timely boost in midfield options. With the team looking to improve their league standing, every point from here is vital. The next challenge after tonight is that away match against Hibernian on the 5th of December.
