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Rangers v St Johnstone postponement latest as Met Office issue new yellow weather warning

Rangers will be looking to immediately bounce back to winning ways against St Johnstone on Saturday. The Bears were left disappointed as they threw away another…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:40 AM
Rangers v St Johnstone postponement latest as Met Office issue new yellow weather warning
Key Things to Know
  • A yellow weather warning for Glasgow is expected to clear before Rangers host St Johnstone.
  • Storm Austen is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds surpassing 70mph across parts of Scotland.
  • Rangers sit four points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership following a 2-2 draw with Dundee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers are scheduled to face St Johnstone at Ibrox on Saturday amid concerns over adverse conditions caused by Storm Austen. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Glasgow covering Friday and Saturday, with high winds and minor local flooding anticipated. However, the weather warning is projected to clear shortly before kick-off, making a postponement unlikely.

Manager Derek McInnes faces key squad selection decisions following Rangers' recent 2-2 draw with Dundee, which left them four points adrift of Celtic. After dropping Kevin Kelsy and seeing strong performances from Badredine Bouanani, McInnes may adjust his lineup to introduce more physicality against fifth-placed St Johnstone.

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