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Rangers defeat Falkirk 2-1 in Scottish Premiership match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Rangers defeat Falkirk 2-1 in Scottish Premiership match

Summary

Rangers secured a 2-1 victory over Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night. Lawrence Shankland scored two goals to decide the outcome of the match, which fans described as a gutsy but unconvincing performance. Despite the win, some supporters expressed concern over the defensive play, specifically citing errors by Emmanuel Fernandez. While the team achieved back-to-back victories, feedback highlighted a lack of consistency and quality in the current squad build under Derek McInnes. Players like Djeidi Gassama and Ross McCrorie received positive mentions for their contributions during the match. The club continues to face scrutiny from its fanbase regarding its long-term direction and defensive stability.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers recorded a 2-1 victory against Falkirk on Wednesday.
•Lawrence Shankland scored both goals for the winning side.
•Supporters expressed frustration with the defensive performance of Emmanuel Fernandez.
•Djeidi Gassama and Ross McCrorie were noted for their individual contributions.

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11:16 AMYahoo Sports — 'Gutsy but not brilliant' & Rangers 'not out of the woods yet'

What they're saying

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Rangers fans, we asked for your views after Wednesday night's 2-1 win at Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership. Emmanuel Fernandez needs to be benched, the attempted pass across the back in the second half would have been punished by a better striker. Lawrence Shankland took a huge step towards convincing Rangers fans that he merits the captain's armband.
— Yahoo Sports

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