Shankland penalty leads Rangers to first league win over Aberdeen
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Rangers secured their first victory of the Scottish Premiership season with a 1-0 win at Aberdeen on August 30, 2026. Lawrence Shankland scored a decisive penalty, which marked a critical moment in the match. Aberdeen's late attempt to equalize was denied after a VAR review, keeping Rangers ahead. The result will have significance for both teams as they continue their campaigns in the league.
- •Rangers win 1-0 at Aberdeen
- •Lawrence Shankland scores from the penalty spot
- •VAR denies Aberdeen a late equalizer
- •This is Rangers' first league win of the season
- •Match played at Pittodrie Stadium
"Lawrence Shankland's penalty proved decisive as Rangers secured a 1-0 win at Aberdeen, their first Scottish Premiership win of the season, after the home side were denied a late equaliser by VAR at Pittodrie.
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