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Rangers exit Conference League after penalty shootout loss to Jablonec

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Rangers exit Conference League after penalty shootout loss to Jablonec

Summary

Rangers were eliminated from the Conference League on August 27, losing 4-3 on penalties to Jablonec in their second leg playoff. After taking a 1-0 lead into the match, they managed only one shot on target during regulation and a missed opportunity in the shootout. Manager Derek McInnes expressed his embarrassment and took full responsibility for the defeat, emphasizing the need for improvement after a difficult start to the season. The result marks the first time since 2017 that Rangers will not participate in European football beyond August.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers held a 1-0 lead before the match against Jablonec.
•They managed only one shot on target in 120 minutes.
•Derek McInnes admitted to feeling mortified by the team’s performance.
•Findlay Curtis and James Penrice missed key penalties in the shootout.
•This exit marks Rangers' first absence from European competition after August since 2017.

Latest Updates

8:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit
8:23 PMBBC Sport — 'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

What they're saying

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Manager Derek McInnes says he take "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.
— Yahoo Sports