Dundee vs Rangers: Washed-out Premiership fixture still ON as both Philippe Clement and Tony Docherty seek vital points

IT’S a match three and a half weeks in the making. And it could have a HUGE impact on the SPFL Premiership table.

Dundee are chasing a top-six spot while Rangers are aiming to return to the top of the table after the weekend’s Old Firm goal-fest.

Dundee's pitch has been much maligned this season — Dundee’s pitch has been much maligned this seasonCredit: Getty

Match official for Wednesday night, Don Robertson, will have to inspect the pitch again ahead of kick-offCredit: SNS

He called the last game off on March 17Credit: SNS

Work has been done to get games played on the soaking park this weekCredit: SNS

And it’ll all be played out on the much maligned Dens park pitch.

Their weekend match with Dundee got the late green-light from ref David Dickinson but still looked decidedly worse for wear despite the precautionary covers laid down for protection from the rain.

Motherwell took all three points though, leaving Tony Docherty’s top six hopes hanging.

It doesn’t look like being much better for the Gers with just four days recovery time – and 24 days since their initial match-date was called off for rain.

What time does Dundee vs Rangers kick off?

Rangers are due back in Dundee on Wednesday, April 10.
The match is shceduled to at 8pm UK time.
It will be held at the Scotfoam Stadium at Dens Park.
However as a result of recent bad weather a question mark has hovered over the fixture and the playing surface.
Dundee DID manage to play Motherwell on the water-logged and heavily treated pitch at the weekend.
The weather forecast for Dundee predicts heavy rain in the area early on Tuesday, and light rain throughout the day on Wednesday.
If the match is called off alternative venues may be sought out – or the match delayed by 24 hours.

What channel is Dundee v Rangers on? Can I live stream it?

The match was initially scheduled for Sky Sports coverage on March 17 when it was first postponed.
The broadcaster has again picked up the match for live screening.
This means it’ll be available on Sky Go, Now TV and the Sky Sports app for subscribers.
Coverage begins at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event.
Highlights will be shown on Sportscene at 11.30pm on BBC One Scotland.
These will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

Who is the referee? Will VAR be used?

If the match is – as planned – played at Dundee’s Dens Park home, the match will be subject to the usual VAR technology.
Match referee is Don Robertson – who was lined up to ref the previous date.
There has been a change in assistants – Graeme Stewart and Calum Spence will run the line with Calum Scott fourth official.
VAR will be Steven McLean, assisted by Andrew McWilliam.

Team news

Rangers could have Abdallah Sima back in contention after his vital sub role off the bench against Celtic.

Ridvan Yilmaz missed the Old Firm draw with Celtic but is believed to be close to a first-team return.

Doubt remains over Dujon Sterling after his knock in the draw with Celtic and Philippe Clement may be careful with his players’ minutes after the exertions of the weekend the playing surface and a trip to Ross County to come.

Dundee are still without Owen Beck and Diego Pineda.

Match odds

Dundee 19/2 (Skybet)

Draw 5/1 (PaddyPower, Skybet)

Rangers 3/10 (Ladbrokes)

*odds correct as at 11pm on Monday, April 8.

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