The Ibrox side led 1-0 and 3-2 but were pegged back by a 96th minute equaliser by Ross County. With Celtic scoring late on to win 1-0 at home to Dundee United it cut the gap at the top to just two points going into the derby on Wednesday night at Parkhead.
For County, it continues their decent form under Malky Mackay. With Dundee and St Johnstone’s games postponed due to the high winds, the point opened up a five-point gap to the play-off place and seven to bottom-of-the-table Saints.
Meanwhile, Hearts moved ten points ahead of Motherwell in third place with a 2-0 win over the Steelmen. Hibs, ahead of the Edinburgh derby, weren’t able to move into fourth as they fell to defeat at home to Livingston.
In the Championship, there was a big win for Kilmarnock over Inverness CT in the title race and a crucial 2-0 win for Dunfermline Athletic who are now up to seventh.
Dropping to League Two, Cowdenbeath gave themselves a bit of hope at the bottom of the table, winning 1-0 at Albion Rovers. In the league above Montrose piled more misery on Falkirk with a 2-1 win.
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5. Alexander keen for Lamie to stay
Motherwell boss Graham Alexander is keen to hold onto Ricki Lamie until the end of the season. The versatile defender has signed a pre-contract agreement with relegation-battlers Dundee. Alexander said: “I still see Ricki as an important player for us for the rest of the season. He's a great character, he's a good player and he's part of our squad. So I don't see any reason why we need to lose him before the end of the season.” (Various) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Saints to sign striker
St Johnstone are set to sign striker Theo Bair from Vancouver Whitecaps. The 22-year-old has played 34 times in MLS and has recently been on loan in Norway. Bair is expected to sign a two-and-a-half year deal. (Courier) Photo: Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos
7. Jacobs moves to Falkirk
Livingston’s Keaghan Jacobs has joined Falkirk until the end of the season. The midfielder has been added to the team’s midfield in a loan deal. Bairns boss Martin Rennie said: "He is a tough tackling central midfielder who can drive the team forward and offers additional steel.” (Various) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
8. Liverpool track Celtic starlet
Celtic’s teenage star Ben Doak is being tracked by Liverpool. The 16-year-old was brought on as a sub in the 1-0 win over Dundee United and earned the praise of Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou. He said: “It was Stephen McManus, actually, who brought him into the group. He's a fantastic kid who comes from a good family. He looked really composed for his age.” (The Scotsman) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group