Ryan Naderi late strike sends Rangers to Scottish League Cup final
Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Ryan Naderi on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Hampden Park.
Match outcome and timing
The match ended with a single goal in the 83rd minute. Rangers secured a 1-0 victory after Naderi redirected a cross from James Penrice into the net. This result booked a spot in the Premier Sports Cup final for the Ibrox side.
Semi-final opponent details
Rangers will face either Hearts or Hibernian in the upcoming final. The other semi-final match between those two Edinburgh sides is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 13 December. The winner of that second tie will meet Rangers at the national stadium.
Team lineup context
Aberdeen entered the game with five defenders missing due to suspension or injury. Derek McInnes started left-back Tuur Rommens and moved James Penrice into midfield for this fixture. Rangers went into the contest unbeaten in their previous ten matches.
2 outlets, different leads
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Sky Sports
Naderi strikes late to send Rangers into League Cup final
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The Guardian
Naderi breaks Aberdeen’s resistance as Rangers reach Premier Sports Cup final
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