Rangers are preparing to host bottom-placed Kilmarnock in their next Scottish Premiership encounter on Saturday at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.
Rangers vs Kilmarnock – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 10th October.
- Kick-off: 3pm BST.
- Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.
Rangers team news
Derek McInnes’ side comes into this match at Ibrox with a mixed bag of availability, though they are boosted significantly by the return of Dujon Sterling.
The right-back has resumed full training after shaking off a minor hamstring scare, allowing the defence to maintain its settled look. However, the Gers must navigate a congested fixture period without several key squad members.
Midfielder Cammy Devlin is a major loss, facing at least six weeks on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. Up front, Lawrence Shankland remains out until December with a similar hamstring issue, while forward Youssef Chermiti is a long-term absentee recovering from an ACL tear.
Adding to the selection headaches, Tuur Rommens is unavailable due to an ankle problem, while both Jose Cifuentes and Daisuke Yokota sit out as they deal with ongoing fitness and injury recovery concerns.
Kilmarnock team news
Neil McCann’s traveling Kilmarnock squad faces a difficult task in Govan, compounded by severe limitations to their selection options.
The most notable omission from the matchday squad is young midfielder Bailey Rice. Due to standard loan regulations in the Scottish Premiership, Rice is completely ineligible to feature against his parent club, stripping Killie of a valuable midfield option.
On the injury front, the visitors continue to be shorthanded in defence as Robbie Deas remains completely out of action. The defender is still undergoing rehabilitation as he continues his recovery from a problematic ankle injury sustained earlier in the season.
With a lean squad at his disposal, McCann will have to rely heavily on his remaining core players to find defensive solidity and trouble a confident opposition on their home turf.
Form
Rangers
Rangers are in flawless domestic form, riding a five-game winning streak in the league. Derek McInnes’ side has built its momentum on a rock-solid defense, conceding just one goal during this dominant stretch. Their historic September campaign was highlighted by back-to-back derby triumphs over rivals Celtic, including a 3-0 victory in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals followed closely by a 1-0 statement win at Parkhead in the Premiership.
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock endured a miserable start to the 2026-27 season, losing all four of their opening league fixtures and conceding 14 goals. However, Neil McCann’s side has shown encouraging signs of recovery lately, stringing together a three-match unbeaten run (one win, two draws). Their recent outings include a gritty 0-0 draw against Aberdeen, a crucial 1-0 away victory over Hibernian, and a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Hearts just before the international break.
Predicted lineups
Rangers: Pandur; Sterling, Fernandez, Makhanya, Penrice; Kim, Neil, Raskin, Gassama; Naderi, Kelsy
Kilmarnock: Ferrie; Brandon, Stanger, McCarthy, Schjonning-Larsen; Ring, Rice, Lowery, Kiltie; John-Jules, Hugill
How to watch Rangers vs Kilmarnock?
The Rangers vs Kilmarnock match will not be broadcast live on TV or live stream in the UK. Because the game kicks off today at 3:00 PM local time, it is subject to the traditional UK Saturday afternoon 3pm blackout rule and was not selected for television coverage.
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