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Stewart Wilson

Rangers learn Premier Sports Cup semi-final opponents after Celtic win

Rangers' Daniel Neil celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Sunday September 13, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA (Image: Andrew Milligan)

Rangers will face Aberdeen in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup.

Derek McInnes's side were drawn against the Dons in the final four in what should be a mouth-watering tie at Hampden Park.

The game will be played the weekend of October 31/November 1 and comes in the aftermath of Gers' incredible 3-0 win over rivals Celtic on Sunday.

Dan Neil, acting as captain while Lawrence Shankland is sidelined, was superb as the Light Blues dominated for 90 minutes and battered their foes on home turf.

The Englishman found the back of the net twice, either side of Kevin Kelsy's first goal for the club, as Gers ensured their name was in the hat for the next round.

Manager Derek McInnes reacted to the semi-final draw and heaped praise on Dons head coach Stephen Robinson for another strong cup run. But he insisted his own side will be right up for the fight again.

Asked on Premier Sports for his immediate response to the draw, Del said: "Yeah, I watched their game and I was pleased for Stephen. When his team went down to 10 men, that's a manager doing his job to navigate and give his team the best chance to get through. It was brilliant work from him.

"Aberdeen's manager was first class that night. He gets good cup teams so he'll fancy that. But so will we, he'll be delighted to be there but so are we. It's two excellent semi-finals."

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