Rangers will look to build upon their excellent performances in recent weeks when they host Highland Football League side Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
The Gers made it three wins in a row across competitions when they defeated Aberdeen 3-0 in the Scottish Premiership in their previous outing.
Fraserburgh, who play in the fifth tier of the Scottish football system, have had an excellent run in the Cup so far. They defeated Annan Athletic 2-0 to reach the fourth round.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Rangers vs. Fraserburgh live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Scottish Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: —
This game is not available for live TV broadcast or streaming in the United States.
On select occasions, you can catch Rangers and other Scottish Cup teams in action live in the U.S. on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Rangers vs. Fraserburgh kick off?
This Scottish Cup clash takes place at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, Jan 19 at 2:15 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date | Kickoff time | |
Eastern Time | Sun, Jan. 19 | 9:15 a.m. |
Central Time | Sun, Jan. 19 | 8:15 a.m. |
Mountain Time | Sun, Jan. 19 | 7:15 a.m. |
Pacific Time | Sun, Jan. 19 | 6:15 a.m. |
Rangers vs. Fraserburgh lineups, team news
Phillipe Clement is unlikely to make too many changes to his side with an eye on the Europa League clash with Manchester United up next.
Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland, John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Robin Propper, and Tom Lawrence will miss this game for Rangers.
Rangers predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelly (GK) — Tavernier, Balogun, Nsiala, Jefte — Barron, Raskin — McCausland, Danilo, Hagi — Dessers.
Injured: Butland, Sterling, Souttar, Kasanwirjo, Propper, Lawrence
Suspended: None
Fraserburgh last played in December and are expected to have a full-strength squad available to them.
Scott Barbour has been the main man for Fraserburgh this season with 13 goals in all competitions, and expectations will be on him to get a result out of this game.
Fraserburgh predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): J Barbour (GK) — Aitken, Simpson, Hay, Sweenie-Rowe — Strachan, West, Beagrie, Watt — S Barbour, Butcher.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Rangers vs. Fraserburgh Prediction
Rangers and Fraserburgh have only met once before, with the Gers emerging 3-0 victors on that occasion.
Despite the multiple rotations to their squad and key personnel missing, this should be a comfortable victory for Rangers despite Fraserburgh’s best efforts.
- Prediction: Rangers 4-0 Fraserburgh
Scottish Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, January 17
- Brechin vs. Hearts (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, January 18
- Broxburn Ath. vs. Ayr United (10:00 a.m.)
- Rangers vs. Dundee FC (10:00 a.m.)
- Cove Rangers vs. Forfar Athletic (10:00 a.m.)
- Dumbarton vs. Airdrieonians (10:00 a.m.)
- Dunfermline Athletic vs. Stenhousemuir (10:00 a.m.)
- Elgin City vs. Aberdeen (10:00 a.m.)
- Hamilton Academical vs. Musselburgh (10:00 a.m.)
- Hibernian vs. Clydebank (10:00 a.m.)
- Queen of the South vs. St. Mirren (10:00 a.m.)
- Queen’s Park vs. Montrose (10:00 a.m.)
- Ross County vs. Livingston (10:00 a.m.)
- St Johnstone vs. Motherwell (10:00 a.m.)
- Celtic vs. Kilmarnock (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, January 19
- Falkirk vs. Raith Rovers (7:00 a.m.)
- Rangers vs. Fraserburgh (9:15 a.m.)
Monday, January 20
- Dundee vs. Dundee United (3:00 p.m.)