Match Review: Rangers v Ross County? Team news, referee, VAR and How to watch

Match Review: Rangers v Ross County? Team news, referee, VAR and How to watch

Rangers might go top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time in almost two years when they entertain Ross County at Ibrox on Wednesday night.

Rangers have not enjoyed the view from the top of the table since January 2022, when Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team relinquished first place, with Celtic going on to win back-to-back titles before opening up an eight-point lead in the first half of the current season.

That advantage has dwindled, with Rangers now only three points behind their opponents and a game in hand, which they will use when they face Dingwall, who are preparing for their first encounter under interim manager Don Cowie following Derek Adams’ departure last week.

Adams resigned after winning only two of his 12 games in command, criticizing both the standard of Scottish football and the squad he inherited, and implying that he regretted leaving Morecombe to return to County for a third term as manager.

The Highlanders are desperate for points to ease their relegation fears, but they will face a Rangers team that knows they can leapfrog Celtic at the top if they win by three goals or more.

Rangers vs. Ross County match information

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the Scottish Premiership fixture will take place at Glasgow’s Ibrox Stadium. Kickoff is at 7.45 p.m.

Is Rangers vs Ross County on TV?

The match has not been scheduled for live television coverage in the United Kingdom. Highlights will be carried on BBC One Scotland’s Sportscene beginning at 10.40 p.m.

Rangers against Ross County live stream

Rangers TV will exclusively offer a live video stream to overseas subscribers. Those in the UK can listen to live audio.

Rangers vs Ross County team news

Rangers defender Dujon Sterling, who has recently played in midfield, will serve the second of his two-game suspension for a red card received in the win over Aberdeen last week. Leon Balogun has been exercising with a mask since suffering a facial injury, but changes are needed, so he is unlikely to play. Ryan Jack will not play since he is still working his way back into action with one game every week. Kemar Roofe, Danilo (knee), Kieran Dowell, and Abdallah Sima (thigh) remain injured.

Ross County has been without captain Jack Baldwin and goalie Ross Laidlaw (calf). Connor Randall has underwent surgery, while Scott Allardice, Ross Callachan (both knees), Ryan Leak, and Dylan Smith (both ankles) are still out.

Rangers vs. Ross County referee and VAR.

Alan Muir is the match referee, while Gavin Duncan is in charge of VAR.

Match Odds

Rangers 1/10, Draw 11/1, Ross County 35/1 (source: oddschecker.com).

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