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Rangers secure narrow first-leg win over Jablonec in playoffs

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Rangers secure narrow first-leg win over Jablonec in playoffs

Summary

Rangers managed a 1-0 victory against Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie at Ibrox on August 20. Ryan Naderi scored in the 50th minute after a goalless first half. Rangers faced a setback when substitute Cammy Devlin received a red card in the 78th minute for a foul, leaving them with 10 men for the final moments of the match. The team will aim to build on this slim advantage in the second leg.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers defeated Jablonec 1-0 at Ibrox.
•Naderi scored the decisive goal in the second half.
•Devlin's red card reduced Rangers to 10 men late in the match.
•The second leg will be crucial for progressing in the playoffs.

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What they're saying

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10-man Rangers hang on for 1-0 win against Jablonec Tromsø 0-0 Brighton; Hearts 2-2 Rapid Vienna Ryan Naderi’s second-half strike gave an unconvincing Rangers a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox. Derek McInnes got his first win as Rangers manager at the fifth time of asking with a 5-1 thumping of St Mirren on Sunday but there was regression in the goalless first half which brought boos at the interval whistle. The Govan side pepped up after the break and Naderi opened the scoring from close range in the 50th minute but in the 78th minute the substitute Cammy Devlin was sent off – minutes after coming off the bench – for a high tackle on Jiri Slama to leave Rangers to see out the game with 10 men. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Guardian Staff

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