How to watch Rangers v Aberdeen: TV channel, live stream, team news, referee and VAR for League Cup semi-final
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Everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash
Rangers face Aberdeen this weekend in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final as Derek McInnes seeks to move one step closer to earning his first piece of silverware as Light Blues boss.
The Ibrox side have hardly had a glove laid on them in the competition so far, having defeated St Mirren 5-1 in the round of 16 and Celtic 3-0 in the quarter-finals. On Wednesday night, they extended their unbeaten run to 10 games against McInnes’ old club Hearts. They now face gear up to face another of his former employers in Aberdeen.
Stephen Robinson’s Dons have competed at every stage of the competition after missing out on European football last season. Aberdeen breezed past the groups before defeating Dundee and Kilmarnock in the knockout stages to get to Hampden.
McInnes and Robinson have already met this season. Rangers’ 1-0 league win at Pittodrie in September sparked the turning point in their season. As they look to extend their unbeaten run, the television cameras will be present at the National Stadium this weekend to watch the action unfold. Here’s how viewers can tune into Rangers vs Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-final, as well as some other useful match information:
Where and when will Rangers vs Aberdeen take place?
The match will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Saturday, October 31. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm (GMT).
Who could the winner face in the final?
Hearts face Hibs in the other semi-final at Hampden Park at 3pm the following day. The winners of both ties will face each other at the same venue on Sunday, December 13.
Will Rangers vs Aberdeen be broadcast live on television?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1. Coverage will begin half an hour before kick-off. The Edinburgh Derby will be shown on the same channel on Sunday.
Can I live stream Rangers vs Aberdeen?
Yes, the match will be available to watch on the go via Premier Sports online.
The easiest way to subscribe online is through Amazon Prime Video, where Premier Sports is available as an add-on channel for £18.99 per month with a rolling monthly subscription that renews automatically unless cancelled.
Who is the referee and VAR for Rangers vs Aberdeen?
Referee Ryan Lee will be in charge on Saturday. He’ll be assisted by Jonathan Bell and Scott Anderson, as well as fourth official Ross Hardie. At Clydesdale House, John Beaton is on VAR duty, alongside assistant Chris Graham.
What is the Rangers team news ahead of Aberdeen?
No fresh injury concerns from Tynecastle mean a similar starting XI is expected for Rangers on Saturday. However McInnes claims substitute midfielder Tochi Chukwuani has a ‘grumbly knee’ and that a late call will be made for Saturday. Attackers Youssef Chermiti (ACL), Lawrence Shankland (hamstring) and Daisuke Yokota (groin) remain the only casualties, as well as midfielder Cammy Devlin (hamstring) and defender Ross McCrorie (hamstring).
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