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:
13. Jose Cifuentes - Rangers - OUT
He was unlikely to play any part, but the forgotten midfielder is ruled out regardless after undergoing an operation. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
14. John Souttar - Rangers - LEAVING?
Long-serving centre-back is on the verge of leaving the club and has taken no part in the club's pre-season. Unlikely to be involved on Friday evening against Dundee United. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images