Rangers obligation met amid eyebrow-raising decision as Aberdeen give manager stay of execution

Rangers reached the Premier Sports Cup final with a 1-0 win against Aberdeen at Hampden on October 31, 2026. Striker Ryan Naderi scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to secure victory for Derek McInnes' side. Despite the defeat, Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson avoided a heavy loss and his immediate position reportedly remains secure for now.

McInnes made a notable selection call by benching stand-in captain Dan Neil, but Neil was introduced after 65 minutes and contributed to the winning move. Neil fed James Penrice, whose cross set up Naderi's close-range finish. Aberdeen goalkeeper Marius Muller produced multiple sharp saves, but the Dons could not capitalize on chances missed by Kevin Nisbet.