- Rangers kick off the season split against Motherwell on Sunday
- The Gers have an added incentive with the James Tavernier news
- Danny Rohl’s team know only a victory will do in the title quest
This is it. Rangers kick off their split fixtures with an incredibly tough home game against Motherwell on Sunday.
Danny Rohl’s side comes into the game in goal-scoring form and with extra incentives to perform to their best.
The game on Sunday will be emotional after long-serving captain James Tavernier announced he was leaving at the end of the season.
Despite emotions running high, Rangers cannot afford distractions; they must overcome a powerful Motherwell side.
Motherwell sit fourth in the Premiership table and have five inductees into the Scottish Team of the Year.
Rohl’s side understands the title ‘is in our hands,’ but Motherwell have taken two victories in the last two seasons at Ibrox.
Will that theme continue, or will Rangers pick up where they left off before the warm-weather break?
The key information
| Kick-off time | 15:00 GMT |
| How to watch | Rangers TV |
| Venue | Ibrox Stadium |
| Referee | Kevin Clancy |
| VAR | Grant Irvine |
| Competition | SPFL Premiership |
Recent results
There is no question that Rangers are the form team in the league, scoring an incredible 14 goals in the last three.
Last time out, after a shaky first half, Rangers were ruthless in the second half against Falkirk.
The Gers netted five goals in the second 45 minutes, beating the hosts 6-3.
Rohl’s side have turned Ibrox into a scoring machine of late, dismantling Aberdeen (4-1) and Dundee United (4-2).
Rangers are still one point behind Hearts heading into the split, but are 16 games unbeaten in the Premiership.
As for Motherwell, the away side comes into the Ibrox cauldron in dire form after a brilliant season.
They’ve lost four of their last five league games, picking up only a point at home to Hibs.
They were convincingly beaten by table-toppers Hearts last time out and lost 3-2 at home to Falkirk.
Hibs sit only three points behind the Fir Park side, and they will be hungry to consolidate their spot in the top four.
Rangers’ predicted XI
Ryan Naderi remains the only player indefinitely out for the contest, with Tuur Rommens, Bailey Rice, and Derek Cornelius questionable.
The game at Falkirk proved that Rohl must start with Bojan Miovski and Youssef Chermiti up front.
[4-2-2-2] Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens; Raskin, Chukwuani; Moore, Aasgaard; Chermiti, Miovski.
Motherwell’s predicted XI
Motherwell are without Zach Robinson, Regan Charles-Cook, and John Koutroumbis, who are all out through injury.
[4-2-3-1] Ward; O’Donnell, McGinn, Welsh, Longelo; Watt, Slattery; Said, Just, Fadinger; Maswanhise.
Last five meetings
| Date | Stadium | Competition | Score |
| 11th February 2026 | Fir Park | Premiership | Motherwell 1-1 Rangers |
| 27th December 2025 | Ibrox | Premiership | Rangers 1-0 Motherwell |
| 2nd August 2025 | Fir Park | Premiership | Motherwell 1-1 Rangers |
| 1st March 2025 | Ibrox | Premiership | Rangers 1-2 Motherwell |
| 29th December 2024 | Fir Park | Premiership | Motherwell 2-2 Rangers |
Read Rangers analysis
The last five games tell a story that facing Motherwell is never an easy assignment for a Rangers outfit.
Winning one of the last five shows there is a potential banana peel waiting to happen at Ibrox.
However, based on form, Motherwell seem to have lost their rhythm while Rangers seem to be finding theirs.
Motherwell have players in the Team of the Year for a reason, and Rangers will need to be on top form.
How do you think the game will finish on Sunday?
