RANGERS are playing catch up in the Premiership – literally on Sunday – as they aim to draw level with Celtic, in matches played.
Whether or not they have the chance to draw level on points too, depends upon the Hoops and Hearts.
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Ibrox plays host to Kilmarnock on Sunday – almost 24 hours after a key match across Glasgow for both sides meeting on the southside.
While Rangers are chasing league leaders Celtic, Kilmarnock still have a mathematical chance of capturing third spot and overhauling Hearts.
That would need the Jambos to lose at Celtic Park, giving Rangers added impetus to close a SIX-POINT overnight gap.
If the Edinburgh side shock the reigning champions with a second Parkhead win of the season, the best Killie hope for is fourth and the Gers have the chance to close in.
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It’s all if buts and maybes at this stage of the season, and every game counts in the hunt for trophies, European places and even top flight status.
Awards too – and James Tavernier, Ross McCausland and Jack Butland are all on the PFA shortlists for Sunday’s ceremony – as are Killie duo David Watson and Derek McInnes.
Each will want to prove their own credentials after their nominations, and they’ll get the chance to do so at Ibrox.
Here’s how to tune in…
What time does Rangers v Kilmarnock kick off?
- Rangers host Kilmarnock on Sunday, May 5.
- The match will be held at Ibrox Stadium.
- Kick off is 1pm
Will VAR be used? Who is the match referee?
- David Dickinson is the man in the middle at Ibrox on Sunday lunchtime.
- His assistants are Calum Spence and Alan Mulvanny.
- Grant Irvine is the fourth official.
- As with all Premiership games, VAR will be in use at Ibrox.
- In the Clydesdale House studio Steven Kirkland will be reviewing the footage alongside Andrew McWilliam.
What TV channel is Rangers v Kilmarnock on? Can it be live streamed?
- Sky Sports will broadcast the game live, with kick off at 1pm.
- Coverage and big game build up begins on Sky Sports Football and Main Event at 12pm
- Radio Scotland will also broadcast radio commentary
- Highlights will be available on Sportscene at 7.15pm on the BBC Scotland channel and repeated at 11.40pm on BBC One.
Team news
Philippe Clement couldn’t call upon left-back Ridvan Yilmaz for the win over St Mirren last weekend – recalling the exit-linked Borna Barisic to the starting XI.
The boss also stuck with Leon Balogun and John Souttar as his central defensive partnership – leaving out stalwart Connor Goldson. Plenty of Ibrox eyes will be on that position on the Gers’ return home.
Danilo released a positive update on his recovery from a knee injury this week – but it’ll be too soon for the Brazilian who has been missing since December.
In the away dressing room, Greg Stewart won’t make the return against his old club after undergoing a hernia operation – but Derek McInnes is hopeful the forward could return to face St Mirren or Celtic in the closing stages of the season.
Kyle Magennis remains sidelined for Killie
Match odds
Rangers 1/4 (Betway, Bet365, Ladbrokes)
Draw 11/2 (Bet365, PaddyPower)
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Kilmarnock 11/1 (SkyBet)
*odds correct as at 11.30pm on Thursday, May 2
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