Derek McInnes has confirmed his starting XI for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership trip to Pittodrie, with this update reflecting the team news as it stands on 17 September 2026. The headline selection points are three changes from the side that started in midweek European action, and supporters can now see the full confirmed lineup below alongside the context behind each switch. This piece updates our original Rangers lineup report with the latest confirmed details.
Updated Lineup News: McInnes Confirms Pittodrie Selection
McInnes named his starting lineup for the away trip to Aberdeen with the Scottish Premiership fixture at Pittodrie firmly the focus. The manager has opted for a settled look at the back and through midfield, while making targeted changes further forward.
Supporters checking the team sheet ahead of kick-off can rely on this confirmed XI, which reflects McInnes’ selection as announced before the match.
Three Changes From Midweek Jablonec Clash
McInnes made three changes from the team that started against Jablonec in Europe earlier in the week. That midweek fixture was a difficult watch in open play, with Rangers registering just one shot on target during the 90 minutes of normal time.
McInnes also made four formation changes during that same period against Jablonec, underlining how much tinkering went on before he settled on his best options. Those alterations appear to have informed his thinking for the trip to Pittodrie, with three of Sunday’s starters coming in for players who featured in that European tie.
Minsu Kim, Shankland and Devlin Handed Starts
The three changes bring Minsu Kim, Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin into the starting XI for the visit to Aberdeen. All three come in as fresh faces in the lineup compared with the side named for the Jablonec fixture.
Devlin’s inclusion continues a recent run in the middle of the park for the midfielder Cammy Devlin, who has been assessed closely by McInnes since his move to the club. Shankland and Minsu Kim add further attacking options to the side as McInnes looks to build on recent form.
Dropping out of the starting lineup are Vanja Dragojevic, Tochi Chukwuani and Ryan Naderi. No reasons for their omission have been confirmed, and this article does not speculate on injury status or tactical thinking beyond what McInnes has stated in his selection.
Aberdeen F.C. vs Rangers F.C. Lineups: Confirmed XI at Pittodrie
The confirmed Rangers starting lineup for the trip to Pittodrie is Pandur, Sterling, Makhanya, Fernandez, Penrice, Neil, Devlin, Minsu, Curtis, Gassama and Shankland. This is the full XI McInnes has selected for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership clash against Aberdeen.
- Pandur
- Sterling
- Makhanya
- Fernandez
- Penrice
- Neil
- Devlin
- Minsu
- Curtis
- Gassama
- Shankland
Pandur continues in goal following the deal for goalkeeper Ivor Pandur that brought him to the club, with McInnes trusting him to marshal the defence in front of him. Sterling, Makhanya, Fernandez and Penrice make up the defensive line, with Neil and Devlin providing the base in midfield. Minsu, Curtis and Gassama support Shankland, who leads the line at Pittodrie.
What Happens Next for Rangers
Rangers now turn their full attention to Sunday’s Scottish Premiership fixture at Pittodrie, with this confirmed lineup the basis for how McInnes wants his side to approach the match. No further changes to the starting XI have been reported since this team news was confirmed.
Supporters can expect further coverage once the match at Aberdeen gets underway, with this page reflecting the most up-to-date confirmed information as of 17 September 2026.
