Rangers exit Conference League after penalty shootout loss to Jablonec
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Rangers were eliminated from European competition after a penalty shootout loss to FK Jablonec in the UEFA Conference League Qualifying play-offs. The match, held in the Czech Republic, saw Vakhtang Tchanturishvili score an equalizer for Jablonec late in the second half, taking the aggregate score to 1-1. Following a goalless extra time, Rangers' Findlay Curtis and James Penrice missed their penalties, while Jablonec converted four of five attempts. This marks the first time since 2017 that Rangers will not participate in European football. Head coach Derek McInnes faces mounting pressure as the team struggles to perform during a significant rebuilding phase.
- •Rangers lost 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate tie.
- •Jablonec equalized through Tchanturishvili in the 73rd minute.
- •Rangers now face no European competition this season.
- •This marks their first absence from Europe since 2017.
- •Derek McInnes' side struggles amid a major rebuild effort.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes 'embarrassed' after Rangers follow Celtic's debacle and lose in Conference League playoffs
"Two days after Celtic's embarrassing elimination in Champions League qualifying, Scottish rival Rangers followed suit by falling to unheralded Czech team Jablonec in the Conference League playoffs. Rangers took a 1-0 lead from the first leg but lost the return match by the same score and eventually was eliminated 4-3 in the penalty shootout, leaving the Glasgow club out of Europe beyond August for the first time since 2017.
"Rangers crashed out of all European competition after a dismal display against Jablonec saw them fail to reach the Conference League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:59 PMMcInnes 'embarrassed' after Rangers follow Celtic's debacle and lose in Conference League playoffs
Two days after Celtic's embarrassing elimination in Champions League qualifying, Scottish rival Rangers followed suit by falling to unheralded Czech team Jablonec in the Conference League playoffs. Rangers took a 1-0 lead from the first leg but lost the return match by the same score and eventually was eliminated 4-3 in the penalty shootout, leaving the Glasgow club out of Europe beyond August for the first time since 2017.
- Sky Sports—Woeful Rangers fail to qualify for Conference League
Rangers crashed out of all European competition after a dismal display against Jablonec saw them fail to reach the Conference League.
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