Rangers have officially withdrawn their request to postpone the upcoming Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren. This decision comes despite the potential scheduling conflicts with the Champions League play-off round. Initially, Rangers had considered seeking a blank weekend between the first and second legs of their Champions League matches to manage player fatigue and preparation time.

Background and Context Rangers are currently in a strong position to advance in the Champions League, holding a 3-0 lead against Viktoria Plzen as they head into the away leg of their third qualifying round tie. The team had contemplated the need for additional rest days should they progress to face either Salzburg Austria or Club Brugge.

League and Team Statements The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) confirmed the withdrawal of the postponement request after further discussions with Rangers, St Mirren, and other relevant stakeholders. This ensures that the match will proceed as scheduled on Sunday, 24 August, with a 12:00 BST kick-off at the SMiSA Stadium, broadcast live on television.

Implications for Rangers Rangers are currently trailing reigning champions Celtic by four points after starting their domestic season with two consecutive draws. Postponing the St Mirren match could have further widened the gap, potentially leaving Rangers seven points behind Celtic heading into the first Old Firm derby of the season on 31 August.

Looking Ahead With the match now confirmed to go ahead, Rangers will need to balance their domestic and European commitments carefully. The team's performance in both the Scottish Premiership and the Champions League will be crucial as they aim to compete on multiple fronts this season.