On this day – September 24th

Rangers’ record on this day – P: 31 W: 19 D: 4 L: 8

GD: +39 F: 73 A: 34

Win %: 61.29%

Average Goals Scored P/M: 2.35, Conceded: 1.10

1887: Despite a goal from Robert Brand, Rangers are beaten 2-1 by Partick Thistle at Inchview in the Scottish Cup 2^nd Round.

1892: Peter Turnbull and Hugh McCreadie are on target as Rangers draw 2-2 with Celtic at Ibrox in a League match.

1898: Rangers maintain their 100% winning record in the League with a 4-0 thumping of Celtic at Parkhead. A goal each from Bobby Neil, John McPherson, Johnny Campbell and Jim Miller secure the points.

1900: Alec Smith scores the only goal as Rangers defeat Hearts 1-0 at Ibrox.

1904: Rangers secure their place in the Glasgow Cup Final with a 3-0 win over Third Lanark in the 1^st Round. Goals from RC Hamilton, Alec Smith and RS McColl sets-up a clash with Celtic.

1906: John McFie put Rangers ahead but sadly they can only draw 1-1 with Hearts at Ibrox.

1910: Rangers draw 1-1 with Clyde in the 1^st Round of the Glasgow Cup. Willie Reid is on target for the Gers.

1917: 2 goals from Tommy Muirhead and 1 from Hector Lawson earns Rangers a 3-0 win over Queen’s Park at Ibrox.

1921: Geordie Henderson scores the winner to hand Rangers a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox.

1923: A goal each from Tommy Cairns and Tully Craig gives Rangers a 2-1 win over Clyde.

1927: Bob McPhail equalises from the penalty spot as Rangers draw 1-1 with Motherwell at Fir Park.

1932: Rangers defeat Cowdenbeath 3-2 courtesy of goals from Bob McPhail, Alan Morton and Jimmy Smith.

1934: Rangers beat Celtic 2-1 in the Glasgow Cup 1^st Round. Archie McAuley put Rangers in-front but a goal from Torry Gillick was required to secure the Light Blues’ place in the Final alongside Partick Thistle.

1938: Robert Harrison, Bobby Main and Alex Venters score for Rangers who draw 3-3 at Arbroath.

1945: Rangers are narrowly beaten 4-3 by Clyde in the Glasgow Cup 1^st Round. Billy Williamson, Alex Venters and Torry Gillick are on target for the Ibrox men.

1949: Rangers hammer Celtic 4-0 at Ibrox thanks to goals from Eddie Rutherford, Willie Findlay, Willie Waddell and Billy Williamson.

1955: Rangers draw 0-0 with Celtic at Ibrox.

1960: Rangers come from 2-0 down against St Johnstone to win 5-2 at Muirton Park. 2^nd half goals from Ralph Brand, Davie Wilson, Alex Scott (2) and Ian McMillan hand the Gers a victory.

1966: Willie Henderson, Willie Johnston and George McLean are on the scoresheet for Rangers who beat Aberdeen 3-0 at Ibrox.

1975: Rangers draw 2-2 with Queen of the South in the League Cup Quarter-Final 2^nd Leg. Derek Johnstone was on target before an extra-time Alex MacDonald goal earned the Gers a 3-2 aggregate win. The Light Blues progressed to meet Montrose in the Semi-Final.

1977: A Gordon Smith brace hands Rangers a 2-0 win over Ayr at Ibrox.

1980: Colin McAdam is on target for Rangers who are beaten 3-1 by Aberdeen in the League Cup 3^rd Round 2^nd Leg. The Gers went out 3-2 on aggregate.

1983: Rangers ease to a 6-3 victory over St Johnstone with goals scored by Ally McCoist (2), Robert Prytz, John McClelland, Davie Cooper and Sandy Clark.

1986: Ally McCoist and Ted McMinn are on target to earn Rangers a 2-1 win over Dundee Utd in the League Cup Semi-Final. Iain Ferguson was on the scoresheet for the Arabs. The Gers would face Celtic in the Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLiPahnBVC8

1988: Rangers beat St Mirren 2-1. Davie Cooper equalised for the Gers before Mark Walters netted the winner. Ian Durrant also missed a penalty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZR6ZWCNUWc

1994: Mark Hateley and Craig Moore score for Rangers who are held to a 2-2 draw with Aberdeen. Billy Dodds levelled up for the Dons.

1997: A Marco Negri double and a goal from Stale Stensaas seals a 3-0 win over Kilmarnock for Rangers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLrCWQXeyQ

2005: Rangers are beaten 1-0 by Hearts at Tynecastle.

2008: A goal each from Kris Boyd and Pedro Mendes (in extra-time) secures a 2-1 win over Partick Thistle in the League Cup 3^rd Round. Hamilton would provide the Quarter-Final opposition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udPtOAfoJ7o

2011: Rangers beat Dunfermline 4-0 at East End Park thanks to a Steven Naismith brace and goals from Carlos Bocanegra and Mo Edu.

2020: Rangers win 4-0 against Willem II in the Europa League 3^rd Qualifying Round in Tilburg. James Tavernier, Ryan Kent, Connor Goldson and Filip Helander all scored as Rangers set-up a Play-off tie with Galatasaray at Ibrox. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pelvTRBNX04

Birthdays

1962: Ally McCoist – (Bellshill, North Lanarkshire). Rangers: 1983-1998 (Forward), Apps: 581, Goals: 355, Honours: 9 Scottish League Titles, 1 Scottish Cup, 9 Scottish League Cups, 3 Glasgow Cups, 1987 Dubai Champions Cup, 1991 Forum Cup, 1996 Ibrox International Challenge Trophy. International Caps: 61 (Scotland). Rangers Manager: 2011-2014, Honours: 1 Scottish League One Title, 1 Scottish Third Division Title.

1911: Jimmy Smith – (Airdrie, North Lanarkshire). Rangers: 1928-1946 (Forward), Apps: 259, Goals: 249, Honours: 5 Scottish League titles, 3 Scottish Cups, 1939/40 Western Division title, 1939/40 Emergency War Cup, 3 Southern League titles, 3 Southern League Cups, 8 Glasgow Cups, 8 Glasgow Charity Cups, 1941 Sir Archibald Sinclair Cup. International Caps: 2 (Scotland).

1949: Willie White – (Irvine, North Ayrshire). Rangers: 1969-1970 (Defender). Apps: 1.

1970: Gary McSwegan – (Glasgow). Rangers: 1986-1993 (Forward). Apps: 24, Goals: 5, Honours: 1 Glasgow Cup. International Caps: 2 (Scotland).