Rangers and Dundee United draw in Scottish Premiership opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Rangers began the Derek McInnes era with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership opener on July 31, 2026, at Tannadice Park. Dundee United took the lead through Lachlan Rose in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a low cross from Josh Randall. Rangers equalized shortly after halftime with a goal from Thelo Aasgaard in the 56th minute. Both teams had further chances, but Josh Randall missed a key opportunity for United late in the game. The match remains significant as McInnes becomes the fourth Rangers boss to fail to secure victory in a league opener.
- •Dundee United 1-1 Rangers at Tannadice Park
- •Lachlan Rose scored for United in the 38th minute
- •Thelo Aasgaard equalized for Rangers in the 56th minute
- •Rangers had several missed opportunities, including a key chance by Randall
- •Attendance was 13,465 for the season opener
- 11:45 PMBBC Football — Dundee Utd & Rangers open season with Friday draw - watch
"Rangers got the Derek McInnes era off to a stuttering start as they were forced to come from behind to earn a draw at Dundee United in the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season.
"Derek McInnes' era as Rangers manager got off to an underwhelming start as Dundee United hold them to an opening Scottish Premiership draw.
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External links- BBC FootballJul 31, 2026, 11:45 PMDundee Utd & Rangers open season with Friday draw - watch
Derek McInnes' era as Rangers manager got off to an underwhelming start as Dundee United hold them to an opening Scottish Premiership draw.
- Sky Sports—New Rangers era gets off to underwhelming start at Dundee United
Rangers got the Derek McInnes era off to a stuttering start as they were forced to come from behind to earn a draw at Dundee United in the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season.
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