Late goal keeps Rangers on track for Old Firm double-header

What the report says

Rangers kept their momentum intact with a stoppage-time winner against St Mirren at Ibrox, a result that spared the home side from another frustrated night and kept them within touching distance of a crucial run of fixtures against Celtic. BBC Sport reported that Bojan Miovski scored the late goal after Rangers had struggled through a disjointed second half, prompting relief and celebration among players, staff and supporters.

The result mattered because Rangers had been at risk of slipping seven points behind Celtic early in the league season, while the champions also won narrowly to preserve a perfect record. Rangers now go into the first of two Old Firm meetings with renewed confidence: a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final on Sunday followed by a Premiership visit to Celtic Park the next week.

BBC Sport said Rangers have now won four straight home matches and are unbeaten in five at Ibrox, although the margins have been tight. Manager Derek McInnes said his team played strongly for long stretches, especially in the first half, but admitted they still have plenty to improve. He also defended the emotional reaction to a last-minute winner, saying such moments are meaningful for everyone involved.

The report added context around Rangers’ attacking issues, including injuries to Youssef Chermiti and Lawrence Shankland, while Daisuke Yokota’s groin injury will also limit options. Miovski, who had recently looked outside the first-choice picture, has now emerged as an important late-game option.