Rangers look to capitalize on Celtic's European commitments in title race

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Rangers look to capitalize on Celtic's European commitments in title race
Summary

Rangers face St Johnstone at Ibrox on October 22, aiming to close a four-point gap on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Dundee, where they surrendered a lead, the pressure is on Rangers to perform consistently. Celtic, meanwhile, will have to navigate their Europa League commitments, with a match against Celta Vigo slated for October 26. Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson highlighted that Rangers’ lack of European fixtures could provide a crucial advantage in the title race. Success against St Johnstone would put Rangers one point behind Celtic ahead of their match against Hibernian on October 29.

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  • •Rangers collected 20 points from nine league matches this season.
  • •St Johnstone match is vital for Rangers to close the gap on Celtic.
  • •Celtic's upcoming Europa League fixtures could strain their league performance.
  • •Rangers' recent form includes six wins in their last nine matches.
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  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Given Clear Warning Over Celtic Title Race: Can McInnes Exploit Their European Advantage?
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Rangers have little room for another domestic slip-up if they want to close the gap on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. With no European fixtures to manage, Derek McInnes’ side have a clear advan...

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