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Falkirk vs Rangers

Scottish PremiershipFull time · 16 May 2026
Falkirk

Falkirk

Lost · xG 1.99LLLWLLast 5

Rangers

Won · xG 2.43WLLLLLast 5
Rangers
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ RAN · last goal · 47'
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51
FAL · 1.99 xG2.43 xG · RAN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Falkirk 2–5 Rangers

Rangers produced a commanding 5-2 victory at Falkirk that was as much a story about structure and game plan as it was about the scoreline. The gulf between a side pushing for the title and one scrapping through a difficult season was there to be seen across every phase of the match.

Key Takeaways
Result

Rangers claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Rangers end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionScottish Premiership
First Goal
Youssef Chermiti
2'
Youssef Chermiti3 goals in match
Mikey MooreAssist: Mikey Moore
Match Report
Rangers Run Riot at Falkirk: Five-Goal Away Display Puts Gap in Scottish Premiership Into Sharp Relief
SHSophie Hargreaves

Rangers Run Riot at Falkirk: Five-Goal Away Display Puts Gap in Scottish Premiership Into Sharp Relief

Rangers produced a commanding 5-2 victory at Falkirk that was as much a story about structure and game plan as it was about the scoreline. The gulf between a side pushing for the title and one scrapping through a difficult season was there to be seen across every phase of the match.

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Key Events
  1. 2'
    assist: Mikey Moore
  2. 6'
    Right foot shot
  3. 7'
    Own Goal
  4. 20'
  5. 26'
    Foul
  6. 27'
    assist: Youssef Chermiti
  7. 32'
  8. 35'
    off: Nasser Djiga
  9. 42'
  10. 44'
    Left foot shot
  11. 46'
    off: Ben Parkinson
  12. 46'
    off: Brad Spencer
  13. 46'
    off: Henry Cartwright
  14. 47'
    assist: Tuur Rommens
  15. 64'
    off: Ben Broggio
  16. 64'
    off: Connor Barron
  17. 72'
    off: Sam Hart
  18. 79'
    Right foot shot
  19. 80'
    Rangers
    off: Mikey Moore
  20. 80'
    Rangers
    off: Tuur Rommens
  21. 80'
    Rangers
    off: Thelo Aasgaard
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Falkirk 1.99 xGRangers 2.43 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Scottish Premiership standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Celtic38264882
1Dundee United3810151345
2Dundee381191842
2Hearts38248680
3Rangers382012672
3Aberdeen381172040
4Motherwell381613961
4Kilmarnock3810101840
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Falkirk vs Rangers?

The match finished 2-5 to Rangers.

Who won Falkirk vs Rangers?

Rangers won the match 5-2.

When did Falkirk vs Rangers take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Rangers won 5-2 at Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership, landing our model's 44% pick for a Rangers victory. Both sides had matched records over their previous five matches, yet Rangers' superior firepower proved decisive; Falkirk managed two goals despite both teams showing a tendency toward both-sides-scoring outcomes. The visitors' three-goal margin represented a comprehensive performance in a fixture where Rangers held historical advantage. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Rangers climbed points with a dominant away performance, moving closer to the top of the Scottish Premiership. The victory halted a concerning run of defeats and demonstrated their capacity to score heavily on the road. Falkirk remained in 6th place but their defensive vulnerability, now evident across multiple matches, poses a significant challenge for their season trajectory.

Falkirk v Rangers · Scottish Premiership · 16/05/2026, 12:30:00