Rangers Under-19s earned a solid 2-0 win against Hibernian in the CAS Elite League. James Reid opened the scoring in the first half before Alexander Smith sealed the three points with a late goal.
This result was reported by Rangers Football Club. The young Gers delivered a professional performance to see off their Edinburgh rivals. They had to wait until the 87th minute for their second goal, which finally put the match beyond doubt.
How did the Rangers U19s perform?
The Rangers Academy side, sponsored by Carrick Packaging, controlled large parts of the game. James Reid's first-half strike gave them a lead to protect. Alexander Smith then made absolutely sure of the victory three minutes from time, stroking the ball home from inside the penalty area.
Rangers Football Club said: "Rangers Under-19s were in CAS Elite League action this evening against Hibernian and picked up a crucial 2-0 victory." The clean sheet will please the coaching staff as much as the two goals.
What is the context for the senior squad?
While the youngsters were winning, the senior Rangers side sits 7th in the Scottish Premiership. They have four points from three games, with one win, one draw and one loss. Their recent form reads win, loss, draw. They have scored three goals and conceded three, leaving them with a zero goal difference.
The title race sees Rangers five points behind leaders Celtic at this early stage. The gap highlights the importance of building momentum quickly. Fans can track the progress of both the first team and the academy sides on the club's official stats page.
Where can fans experience Rangers history?
Supporters looking to connect with the club's heritage can visit the Rangers Museum or take a Stadium Tour at Ibrox. These offer access all areas passes, providing a unique behind-the-scenes look at the famous ground. It's a different way to engage with the club beyond matchdays.
For those planning their visits, the full schedule for the senior team is available on the fixtures page. The next match for the first team is an away trip to face Kilmarnock on December 26th. Kilmarnock currently occupies 12th place in the Premiership table.
The current league standings show a tightly packed middle section of the table where every point counts. Rangers will aim to climb from 7th position in the coming weeks. Their next challenge is to turn draws into wins and close the gap at the top.
Copyright for the original match report is held by Rangers Football Club for the year 2026. Permission to use quotations from this article online requires source credit and a hyperlink to www.rangers.co.uk. The senior squad's next fixture is against Kilmarnock on the 26th of December.
