How to watch Rangers vs Hibs: TV channel, live stream, team news, referee and VAR latest for SPFL grudge match
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Everything you need to know about the Light Blues’ Ibrox domestic opener
Rangers return to Scottish Premiership action this weekend against Hibernian in what will be their first home domestic fixture of the season.
It’s been an underwhelming start to the new campaign for the Light Blues - who followed up last week’s 1-1 league draw away to Dundee United with a 2-1 defeat in Poland against Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League qualifiers. As new boss Derek McInnes continues his search for a first competitive win, next up is the Hibees.
The match also represents an opportunity for the hosts to avenge Hibs’ 2-1 victory at Ibrox in the last home league fixture of last season. In a match where James Tavernier’s chaotic farewell grabbed the headlines, ex Hibs striker Dane Scarlett tapped in from point blank range to grab an 89th minute winner for the visitors for Rangers’ fourth consecutive league defeat. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Rangers versus Hibs, which has been chosen for commercial broadcast:
When and where will Rangers vs Hibs take place?
The match will take place at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow on Sunday, August 9. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00pm (BST).
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Will Rangers vs Hibs be broadcast live on television?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 2. Coverage will start half an hour before kick-off.
Can I live stream Rangers vs Hibs?
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 £17.99 per month with a rolling monthly subscription that renews automatically unless cancelled.
Who is the referee and VAR for Rangers vs Hibs?
Don Robertson is the match referee. His assistant referees are Ross MacLeod and Callum Spence. Matthew MacDermid is on VAR duty, assisted by Gary Hilland.
What is the Rangers team news ahead of the Hibs clash?
Defender Ben Godfrey remains out for a month with a hamstring issue he picked up at Tannadice. Midfielder Connor Barron is a doubt as he continues to recover from ligament damage. Sunday could see new signing Olwethu Makhanya make his debut at the back after signing for £3m from Philadelphia Union. Captain Lawrence Shankland was left out of the starting XI on Thursday night but is expected to lead the forward line against Hibs.
What have Rangers said ahead of the Hibs clash?
Manager McInnes took some positives from the Jagiellonia defeat, claiming the continuation of competitive football will stand them in good stead for the Hibs clash. He said: “I think we will get better as we go along. And then playing with that competitive edge tonight will make us better for Sunday, and then for the second leg, but we’ve put ourselves in a position where we need a big performance next week at Ibrox.”