Rangers and Aberdeen
30 August 2026
Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Pittodrie through a second-half Lawrence Shankland penalty, giving manager Derek McInnes a needed Scottish Premiership victory. The result followed European elimination and a difficult opening run that had intensified pressure around the club.
Rangers produced another uneven performance but defended the lead to secure three points away from home. McInnes described the display as closer to what he wants from his side, while the victory offered immediate relief before their next league trip to Falkirk.