Rangers, St Johnstone, Kevin Kelsy, Ryan Naderi and Derek McInnes
24 October 2026
Rangers defeated St Johnstone 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership, narrowing the gap on Celtic and strengthening their recent recovery. Kevin Kelsy scored twice, while Ryan Naderi contributed a goal and an assist.
Manager Derek McInnes selected two central strikers, with Kelsy and Naderi combining effectively throughout the match. Rangers generated 21 shots and an expected-goals figure of 4.57, compared with St Johnstone’s 0.58. Kelsy’s second goal also became Rangers’ first goal from a corner this season. The result builds momentum ahead of Wednesday’s visit to Hearts.
Why It Matters
Rangers have gained ground on Celtic and strengthened their attacking options ahead of a difficult away fixture.
Upcoming Match
Hearts vs Rangers