St Mirren enter their Premier Sports Cup second-round clash with Rangers in fine form, warns Derek McInnes. The Paisley side have won three of their four League Cup group stage games and opened their Scottish Premiership campaign with back-to-back victories.
What did McInnes say?
McInnes, the Rangers manager, has studied St Mirren’s recent performances and acknowledges their improved approach. “I’ve watched them in the last couple of games,” he said. “They’ve changed how they want to play this season. They’ve had two strong performances and will come here confident after qualifying for the League Cup through the group stages.”
Why is this a key test for Rangers?
St Mirren finished 10th in the Premiership last season with 30 points (7W-9D-17L), but their recent form shows a resurgence. They’ve scored 27 goals and conceded 48 (-21 goal difference) in the league, but their current run of two wins and three draws in their last five matches suggests momentum. McInnes added: “We’ve got work to do. We need our full attention, particularly where we are at the minute. We could just do with winning a game to build confidence.”
What’s at stake?
A win would boost Rangers’ morale after a slow start, while St Mirren aim to continue their strong run. Their last result, a 1-0 win over Partick on 25 May 2026, highlights their ability to grind out victories. With both sides needing momentum, this cup tie could shape their early-season ambitions.
