St Mirren Drawn Away to Rangers in League Cup Last 16
St Mirren have been drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup. The Buddies have been in good form recently, winning their last two matches and sitting 10th in the Premiership with 30 points from 33 games.
Why it Matters for St Mirren
The draw has not been kind to St Mirren, who had a chance to win their group and be seeded in the draw. However, they will look to overcome the tough draw and progress to the quarter-finals. Manager Craig McLeish has expressed his disappointment at the draw, but is looking forward to the next round.
What Comes Next?
St Mirren will face a tough test against Rangers, who have been given a home draw. The match will be played on the weekend of 15-16 August. The Buddies will look to build on their recent form and cause an upset against the Gers.
St Mirren have been in good form recently, winning their last two matches and scoring 27 goals this season. They have conceded 48 goals, leaving them with a -21 goal difference. They are 40 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race.
The last result for St Mirren was a 1-0 win over Partick on 25 May 2026. They are currently on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-3D-0L. Their next fixture is against Heart of Midlothian on 10 October 2026, which will be a tough test for the Buddies.
Reaction from the Manager
Manager Craig McLeish has expressed his disappointment at the draw, but is looking forward to the next round. He said, "I am disappointed from my point of view that we had a chance to win our group and be one of the seeded sides and the draw has not been good to us. But it is a big game and we just have to look forward to the next round now."
Conclusion
St Mirren will face a tough test against Rangers in the League Cup last 16. The Buddies have been in good form recently, but will need to overcome a tough draw to progress to the quarter-finals. The match will be played on the weekend of 15-16 August, and will be a big test for the Buddies.
