Rangers opened their 2026-2027 Scottish Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Dundee United, marking a winless start for new manager Derek McInnes.

Rangers began the 2026-2027 Scottish Premiership season with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United. The match marked the debut of new manager Derek McInnes, who had publicly targeted a win for his opening league game. Despite Rangers equalizing in the second half, the team was unable to secure a victory, extending their streak of failing to win on the opening day of the season to four consecutive years.

Match Summary and Scoring

Dundee United took the lead in the 38th minute when Lachlan Rose tapped in a low cross from Jesse Randall. Rangers responded after halftime, with Thelo Aasgaard scoring the equalizer in the 56th minute after a period of increased pressure. Both sides had opportunities to win the match, most notably when Dundee United's Jesse Randall was clean through on goal in the 84th minute but shot directly at Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur.

Managerial Reactions

Derek McInnes acknowledged that his team did not perform well enough to win, citing a lack of composure in the first half and noting that the team only played at their required level for a 15-20 minute window. Dundee United manager Goodwin praised his side's aggressive pressing in the first 45 minutes, describing the overall performance as excellent despite the missed late opportunity to secure all three points.