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Rangers claim first win of McInnes reign at Aberdeen
Shankland converted a 69th-minute spot-kick as Rangers ended a poor run and eased pressure on Derek McInnes after European elimination.
- On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Rangers secured a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie, with Captain Lawrence Shankland converting a 69th-minute penalty for much-needed relief.
- Pressure had mounted on Manager Derek McInnes after Rangers crashed out of the Conference League to Czech side Jablonec on Thursday, leaving him "mortified" by the display.
- Debutant winger Kim Min-su, signed from Girona for £8.5 million, impressed in a creative No 10 role, elevating Rangers' otherwise physically demanding match.
- After captain Kevin Nisbet's 81st-minute goal was disallowed by VAR for a push on Dujon Sterling, Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson questioned the officiating decision.
- This result marks Rangers' first William Hill Premiership win of the season, easing immediate scrutiny on McInnes and providing momentum to Ibrox.
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Derek McInnes finally enjoys Rangers display in first SPL win at Aberdeen
Rangers boss Derek McInnes was under pressure after a slow start to the season, but the Light Blues claimed their first William Hill Premiership win of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Aberdeen
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