Rangers kick off their campaign with a night under the lights at Dundee United as the Scottish Premiership begins at Tannadice on Friday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Derek McInnes’ first game in charge of the Glasgow giants, the 55-year-old manager has been extremely active in the summer transfer window, bringing in seven new additions as he looks to improve on last season’s disappointing third-place finish under ex-head coach Danny Rohl.
Their hosts, Dundee United, have designs on improvement themselves, though, after an inconsistent 2025/26 campaign cemented a bottom-half finish in their second season back in the top flight. Head coach Jim Goodwin has introduced nine new signings to the Tangerines' squad, and will hope to start the campaign with three points in front of their home support.
Ahead of the game at Tannadice, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Nico Raskin - Rangers - OUT
The Belgian midfielder has been confirmed as unavailable for the game, with Raskin not able to play due to his exploits at the World Cup. Linked with a move away from the club this summer, he may have played his final game for Rangers. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Photo: BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
10. Daniel Bennie - Dundee United - DEBUT?
The Australian could make his debut for Dundee United against Rangers after arriving on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers earlier this week. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Olwethu Makhanya - Rangers - DEBUT?
The South African could make his debut for Rangers after signing from Philadelphia Union earlier this week. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Jesse Randall - Dundee United - LEAGUE DEBUT
The New Zealand international is in line to make his league debut against Rangers after his exploits at the World Cup this summer. | SNS Group