Rangers sit second in league but face pressure from Celtic

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Rangers sit second in league but face pressure from Celtic
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Rangers have collected 24 points from 11 matches in the Scottish Premiership, with seven wins, three draws, and one defeat, placing them second. They are four points behind Celtic, who can extend that lead to seven points if they beat Falkirk. Rangers recently drew 2-2 against Hearts, highlighting their need for consistency. Manager Derek McInnes is under pressure as Rangers face Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final this weekend, followed by Celtic's league performance which will impact their title challenge. Former Celtic player Alan Stubbs expressed concerns over Rangers’ ability to catch up if Celtic builds a significant lead.

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  • •Rangers have 24 points in 11 league matches.
  • •Celtic currently leads the league by four points.
  • •Rangers drew 2-2 away to Hearts last match.
  • •Derek McInnes faces pressure to improve consistency.
  • •Celtic could extend their lead to seven points.
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  • 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Warned On Why They May Not Catch Celtic: Can McInnes Catch Celtic?
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Rangers have made a steady start under Derek McInnes, collecting 24 points from 11 Scottish Premiership matches. Seven wins, three draws, and one defeat have kept the Ibrox side second, although Celti...

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