Rangers Suffer Defeat to Hibernian in Scottish Premiership

Rangers lost 2-1 to Hibernian on 2026-08-09, with the result leaving them five points off the pace in the Scottish Premiership after two games.

Rangers' Struggles Continue Under McInnes

Rangers are still chasing their first competitive win under manager Derek McInnes. The loss to Hibernian has added to the pressure on the new gaffer. McInnes admitted that his side were hard done by, but he was delighted with the effort of his players.

VAR Controversy and Late Winner

Hibernian were awarded a penalty by VAR in the first half, which Rangers felt was a soft decision. This led to the opening goal for Hibernian. The visitors then grabbed the winner in the third minute of stoppage time, with Callum Wright scoring his side's second shot on target of the match.

Rangers' Dominance in Shots on Target

Rangers registered nine shots on target to Hibernian's two during the match. Despite their dominance, they remain without a victory under McInnes. The result follows a draw at Dundee United on the opening weekend and a loss to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League on Thursday.

Upcoming Fixtures for Rangers

Rangers will host Jagiellonia Bialystok in the second leg of their Europa League tie on 2026-08-11, and then welcome St. Mirren to Ibrox in the second round of the Scottish League Cup on 2026-08-14.