What channel is Rangers v Annan Athletic? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR

The Ibrox side suffered one of the worst results in their history when they crashed out of the competition at the fifth round stage last February, losing 1-0 at home to Championship side Queen’s Park in the final throes of Philippe Clement’s reign.

A repeat against part-timers Annan, currently seventh in League Two, would be unthinkable for a Rangers side that is in a good place under head coach Danny Rohl. The German was appointed in October following the sacking of Russell Martin and has collected 11 wins from 14 league matches to reignite title hopes in Govan.

Rohl will now be targeting a remarkable silver double if results and performances continue to improve.

Annan, who are managed by player-boss Wullie Gibson, began their Scottish Cup campaign in the second round, where they earned a 3-2 win at Clyde, before a 4-0 win over Highland League Buckie Thistle in round three secured a money-spinning trip to Ibrox.

The Galabankies have won at Ibrox before - albeit in very different times - with goals from Ally Love and David Hopkirk sealing a famous 2-1 victory for the visitors in a League Two meeting on March 9, 2013 after Rangers were demoted to the fourth tier following liquidation.

The most recent meeting between the two sides took place in the Scottish Cup fifth round four years ago with goals from Filip Helander, Fashion Sakala and Kemar Roofe earning a comfortable 3-0 win for Rangers at Galabank Park.

Rangers v Annan Athletic match details

The Scottish Cup fourth round tie between Rangers and Annan Athletic takes place at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow on Friday, January 16, 2025. Kick-off is 7.45pm.

Rangers v Annan Athletic TV channel

The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 2 with coverage starting at 7.15pm. Highlights will be shown on Sportscene on BBC One Scotland at 11.30pm.

Rangers v Annan Athletic live stream

Premier Sports subscribers can watch the game on the Premier Sports website and app.

Rangers v Annan Athletic team news

Danish midfielder Tochi Chukwuani is in line to make his Rangers debut after arriving from Sturm Graz last weekend. Fellow new signing, left-back Tuur Rommens, who joined from Belgian side Westerlo, will not feature, however, as he recovers from a recent injury. Connor Barron, Dujon Sterling, Derek Cornelius and Nedim Bajrami remain out with injuries while Oliver Antman is back training again.

Rangers v Annan Athletic referee and VAR

Duncan Nicolson has been appointed match referee alongside assistant referees Chris Rae and Craig Ferguson. Duncan Williams is on VAR duty, assisted by Greg Aitken.

Rangers 1/25, Draw 28/1, Annan Athletic 60/1 - via oddschecker.com.