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St Mirren prepares for match against struggling Rangers at Ibrox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:59 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

St Mirren prepares for match against struggling Rangers at Ibrox

Summary

St Mirren faces Rangers at Ibrox in the Europa League, with the match taking place amid contrasting starts to the season. St Mirren has won their first two Premiership games, while Rangers are yet to secure a win in four matches under Derek McInnes. Head coach Craig McLeish emphasized confidence in his team’s ability to compete, downplaying Rangers’ struggles, and highlighted their quality. McLeish noted St Mirren's previous close matches against Rangers last season. The game represents a critical opportunity for both teams amidst their current forms.

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•St Mirren has two league wins; Rangers have no wins in four matches.
•McLeish insists St Mirren must remain confident but cautious against Rangers.
•Rangers exited Europa League qualifying recently, fueling fan discontent.
•The match is a chance for Rangers to turn around their season.

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10:59 AMYahoo Sports — St Mirren boss McLeish plays down Rangers' poor start

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Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren go to Ibrox with confidence, but not because they are anticipating vulnerability from Rangers, insists head coach Craig McLeish. The Paisley side have started the season with two Premiership victories after topping their cup group, while the hosts are yet to pick up a win in four games under Derek McInnes. "Taking away Rangers' situation, we have to go into any game confident that we can win it and that's what we're going to do," he said.
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Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:59 AM
St Mirren boss McLeish plays down Rangers' poor start
Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren go to Ibrox with confidence, but not because they are anticipating vulnerability from Rangers, insists head coach Craig McLeish. The Paisley side have started the season with two Premiership victories after topping their cup group, while the hosts are yet to pick up a win in four games under Derek McInnes. "Taking away Rangers' situation, we have to go into any game confident that we can win it and that's what we're going to do," he said.

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