Rangers player ratings vs Dundee United as stats experts assess heroes and villains of underwhelming opener
Here’s how the stats experts rated Rangers players in their first competitive match of the 2026/27 season.
Rangers drew 1-1 with Dundee United at Tannadice in a fairly lacklustre start to their Premiership campaign.
Expectations were high among the travelling support amid the summer rebuild, with new manager Derek McInnes in the Rangers dugout for the first time. However, the team weren’t able to deliver in the City of Discovery as they failed to gain three points in their opener for the fourth season running.
The hosts edged in front in the first half when new signing Lachlan Rose prodded the ball home after a nice attacking move which Rangers won’t want to look back at from a defensive point of view. A few half time substitutes from the manager changed the balance of play, as midfielder Thelo Aasgaard found an equaliser with a sweetly struck left foot finish.
It was a fairly even game in terms of chances, however another Dundee United new boy Jesse Randall found himself through on goal in they dying minutes, but the winger dinked the ball straight into the arms of Gers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. On a night that could’ve gone better, but equally could’ve been worse, here’s how stats experts FOTMOB rated the Rangers players via their metrics:
Ivor Pandur - 6.5
Stopper was notably comfortable at charging out when the ball breached the defence. Arguably could’ve done better for the goal.
Dujon Sterling - 6.9
Got forward well consider the lack of a right winger in front of him. Marked down for a booking in the second half.
Ben Godfrey - 6.8
Was adjusting to the game before picking up an injury in the 63rd minute which forced him off.
Emmanuel Fernandez - 8.1
Last ditch tackle saved Rangers in the first half. An overall positive display from the Nigerian.
Tuur Rommens - 7.1
You know what you’re getting from the Belgian. Was up and down the line all night and looked solid defensively.
Cammy Devlin - 6.7
Not at his best after his pre-season heroics and needs someone beside him with creativity.
Mohamed Diomande - 6.4
Ivorian also not at his best but retained possession well - up until his final pass.
Thelo Aasgaard - 8.4
Man of the Match by a mile. Positive signs from the midfielder who is going from strength-to-strength game-by-game.
Djeidi Gassama - 6.6
Lively enough on the left flank. Intent was there but couldn’t make anything happen.
Ryan Naderi - 6.6
Struggled to get involved in the game and may have lost his place in the starting XI after a frustrating evening.
Lawrence Shankland - 6.3
Also would’ve liked to seen more of the ball. Early days but they’ll need more from the captain.
Dan Neil - 6.5
Booked two minutes into his debut after coming on for Gassama at half time. Made an positive impact other than that.
Youssef Chermiti - 6.6
On at half time for Naderi. The striker made a difference and looked a lot more lively than his attacking teammates.
Ross McCrorie - 6.6
On for the injured Godfrey. Wasn’t able to make a significant impact but looked solid enough.
Findlay Curtis - 6.2
On for Devlin with 10 minutes to go in a last gasp attempt at stealing a winner - which never came.