Rangers beat Motherwell 1-0 as Naderi scores following Shankland injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Rangers secured a 1-0 win against Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, moving the club into second place in the Scottish Premiership. Captain Lawrence Shankland was forced off the pitch with an injury just 10 minutes into the match. His replacement, Ryan Naderi, capitalized on a defensive error by Motherwell goalkeeper Alex Paulsen to score the decisive goal in the 12th minute. Rangers manager Derek McInnes watched from the stands while serving the second match of a two-game touchline ban. Despite further opportunities, including a missed penalty by Minsu Kim, Rangers maintained their lead through two critical saves by goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. The result elevates Rangers in the league standings as the season continues.
- •Rangers defeated Motherwell 1-0 at Ibrox Stadium.
- •Ryan Naderi scored the match's only goal in the 12th minute.
- •Captain Lawrence Shankland exited the game with an injury early in the first half.
- •Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur preserved the win with two key saves.
- •Manager Derek McInnes served the second game of his touchline ban.
- 4:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — Scottish Premiership: Naderi strikes as Rangers earn third straight win
"Dundee United score late in 1-1 draw with Falkirk Kilmarnock secure first point after Aberdeen stalemate Rangers striker Ryan Naderi accepted a gift to score the only goal against Motherwell at Ibrox. The early substitute dispossessed Alex Paulsen as the Motherwell goalkeeper attempted to dribble the ball past him outside his box and the German had the simple task of rolling the ball into the net to score what proved to be a 12th-minute winner. This story will be updated Continue reading...
"Substitute Ryan Naderi capitalised upon a defensive mix-up to get the only goal of the game as Rangers beat Motherwell to go second in the Scottish Premiership.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportSep 5, 2026, 4:34 PMScottish Premiership: Naderi strikes as Rangers earn third straight win
Dundee United score late in 1-1 draw with Falkirk Kilmarnock secure first point after Aberdeen stalemate Rangers striker Ryan Naderi accepted a gift to score the only goal against Motherwell at Ibrox. The early substitute dispossessed Alex Paulsen as the Motherwell goalkeeper attempted to dribble the ball past him outside his box and the German had the simple task of rolling the ball into the net to score what proved to be a 12th-minute winner. This story will be updated Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Shankland injured as Naderi scores Rangers winner against Motherwell
Substitute Ryan Naderi capitalised upon a defensive mix-up to get the only goal of the game as Rangers beat Motherwell to go second in the Scottish Premiership.
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