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Listen to Sportsound commentary from Paisley Smyth nets penalty after Butland wipes out Kiltie St Mirren change three; Butland returns in goal for Rangers Second meeting of sides this season after 2-1 Rangers win at Ibrox in October George O'Neill St Mirren 1-0 Rangers James Tavernier swings a cross to the back post, but it's easy for Ellery Balcombe to come off his line and claim. That is that for the first half in Paisley. St Mirren lead through Oisin Smyth's penalty, and you have to say it's probably deserved. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers St Mirren win a corner down the right-hand side. Declan John whips it in, but it's over everyone and out the other side for a goal kick. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Billy Dodds Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound Igamane showed good strength there, he was marked closely from behind and getting nudged. A quick turn-and-hit, but it is straight down the throat of Balcombe. It has been Rangers' best chance of the match. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Stephen Mc Ginn Former St Mirren midfielder on BBC Sportsound If Rangers are just going to throw balls long into the box from deep, St Mirren are going to lap it up. St Mirren have been bright. They will be delighted with the score and how they have been playing. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Rangers are throwing plenty at St Mirren, but it's largely crosses into the box, which the home side don't mind in the slightest. Hamza Igamane has the visitors' first shot on target with an effort on the turn, but it's straight at Ellery Balcombe. Three minutes to the break. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Marcus Fraser blocks off Hamza Igamane's run by stopping stock still, but the free-kick goes St Mirren's way. Vaclav Cerny and manager Philippe Clement are both booked for their protestations. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Connor Barron tries to get Rangers on level terms straight away, but his shot from range is well over the bar. Philippe Clement's side are struggling to create clear-cut chances against this solid St Mirren defence. St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Billy Dodds Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound Emphatic. He opens his foot out and puts it to Butland's left-hand side. The pressure was on him in front of the Rangers fans St Mirren 1-0 Rangers Stephen Mc Ginn Former St Mirren midfielder on BBC Sportsound A brilliant penalty. Really composed and Oisin Smyth sends Jack Butland the wrong way. St Mirren deservedly lead. Oisin Smyth Cool as you like. It's a short run-up from St Mirren midfielder Oisin Smyth but he sends Jack Butland the wrong way and gives the hosts the lead. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Stephen Mc Ginn Former St Mirren midfielder on BBC Sportsound It's a stonewaller. Greg Kiltie has put his body in between Butland and the ball, and Butland has wiped him out. Kiltie has got his reward. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers A stonewaller. One long ball over the top catches Rangers completely off guard, Greg Kiltie races onto it and Jack Butland wipes out the St Mirren attacker. VAR are checking it, but this will surely be a spot kick. It is indeed, and Butland is booked. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Stephen Mc Ginn Former St Mirren midfielder on BBC Sportsound You can see why Stephen Robinson has extended Declan John's contract. He has not played a lot of football this season. But he looks very fit and really quick. He could be a big addition to this St Mirren team. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers This has been a tough watch so far. There's not been anything approaching even a half chance. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Roland Idowu lets fly after a St Mirren long throw drops to him in the box, but the Irishman sends his shot high and wide. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Robin Propper is on for Leon Balogun. You'd think that's Balogun out for a couple of weeks at least, and Rangers are already a wee bit short in defence with John Souttar out. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Stephen Mc Ginn Former St Mirren midfielder on BBC Sportsound Olusanya didn't know what to do. He ran out of grass. Balogun has done well to split the space he had but his afternoon is over. Big chance for St Mirren there. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Leon Balogun is in trouble here. The big Rangers centre-back has done something to either his calf or Achilles, but manages to just about keep up with Toyosi Olusanya and get the ball into touch. Robin Propper is warming up. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers St Mirren break down the right through Marcus Fraser, but a heavy touch from Greg Kiltie allows Leon Balogun to clear for Rangers. St Mirren 0-0 Rangers Roland Idowu leaves a little bit on Connor Barron in the middle of the park - nothing too serious. VAR have a quick look, but on we go. Match report to appear here. Last Updated 26th December 2024 at 18: 36 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Stephen Robinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Stephen Robinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Scottish Premiership All competitions All competitions All competitions St. Mirren have lost 23 of their last 25 league meetings with Rangers (D2) since a 2-1 victory in December 2011. This will be the fifth league meeting between St. Mirren and Rangers on Boxing Day. The Gers have won all four to date (1908, 1938, 1970, 2021) by an aggregate score of 9-1. St. Mirren have lost three of their last four Scottish Premiership games on Boxing Day, winning the other 2-0 against Ross County in 2020. Rangers have only lost one of their last 26 Boxing Day league games (W22 D3), going down 0-1 to Motherwell in 2002. Rangers have won both of their last two away league games, as many as their previous 10 on the road beforehand (W2 D3 L5). © 2024 BBC. 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