In a nail‑biting encounter at Ibrox, Rangers secured a 1-0 victory against St Mirren thanks to a last‑gasp strike from substitute Bojan Miovski, pushing their unbeaten run in the Scottish Premiership to four matches. The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time when Ryan Naderi, having received a lofted ball from Ivor Pandur, flicked it forward to Miovski. The Serbian forward calmly lifted the ball over the advancing St Mirren goalkeeper, delivering a delicate yet decisive dink that sent the home crowd into a frenzy after a largely uneventful ninety minutes.
The match had seemed poised to favor Derek McInnes' side for much of the first hour, as St Mirren displayed a compact, disciplined defensive shape that frustrated Rangers' attempts to break them down. The visitors found it difficult to carve out clear chances, while the home team, buoyed by a resilient back line, looked ready to snatch all three points. Their best opportunity came when Fraser Taylor found himself one‑on‑one with Pandur after a swift break.
Taylor had the time and space to place a shot, but his effort drifted just wide of the Rangers goalkeeper, who made an easy save. That missed chance would later prove costly. Rangers entered the game without their captain and leading striker Lawrence Shankland, who was sidelined through injury. In his absence, Ryan Naderi started and performed admirably, linking play and creating the platform for the eventual winner.
Yet it was the impact sub Miovski who ultimately tipped the balance. His composed finish under pressure highlighted the depth of the Rangers squad and underscored McInnes' tactical acumen in using his bench wisely. The win propelled Rangers above St Mirren in the league standings, moving them into second place in the Scottish Premiership. For St Mirren, the defeat marked their second consecutive league loss, following a 2-1 setback at Celtic a week earlier.
Both managers reflected on the result in post‑match interviews. Rangers boss Derek McInnes told Sky Sports, "I'm very relieved. The way we moved the ball, the aggression and the chances we created, we should have done so much better.
For an hour I was really pleased with the performance. Then for 20 to 25 minutes we were guilty of so many bad decisions, but we found a way to win.
I couldn't be more pleased with my players for their perseverance and sheer will to keep going. When you get a late winner, it illustrates the strength, fitness and character of the team. Four wins out of four; I think it's six out of seven.
We're making good steps but we'd like to be able to win a bit more comfortably and at more ease. As long as we're winning, it's a step towards hopefully getting more complete performances." He added praise for Miovski, saying, "I'm delighted for him. He just keeps going, trains with motivation, does the right things and had a lovely, calm finish when we needed calmness and quality." St Mirren manager Craig McLeish also spoke to Sky Sports, expressing pride despite the loss: "I was delighted with how we played tonight; we asked them to be brave and they stuck to what we've been doing.
Chapman had to make some great saves; we defended well but could have carried a bit more threat. It felt like we deserved at least a point but you don't always get what you deserve. There are no excuses about four games in 12 days; we played like monsters tonight.
We've had some moments like those that have gone our way. These things even themselves out and Fraser Taylor was fantastic tonight.
I'm just so proud of the group and we have to keep going. I don't want this to come across the wrong way but our season can't be defined by picking up a point away at Ibrox. If we play like we did tonight, then we should keep picking up more points throughout the season." Key moments of the match were highlighted in the broadcast commentary. At the 17th minute, St Mirren goalkeeper Jacob Chapman made a crucial save, denying a well‑placed cross from Bouanani.
He repeated the heroics at the 22nd minute, pulling off a double save against a Gassama strike and a rebound from Bouanani. The 66th minute saw a glaring miss from Fraser Taylor, who failed to convert a clear one‑on‑one opportunity against Pandur. Finally, in the 90+1 minute, the decisive goal unfolded: Naderi's flick set up Miovski, who faced Chapman one‑on‑one and chipped the ball over him with a deft dink. Looking ahead, Rangers will turn their focus to a crucial double‑header against Celtic.
The first meeting will be in the League Cup quarter‑finals, followed by a Premiership clash at Parkhead. Both fixtures promise high stakes and will test Rangers' ability to maintain momentum under McInnes. Beyond the on‑field action, the match report also included a promotional note inviting fans to play the "Super 6" competition for a chance to win £250,000, emphasizing the club's engagement with its supporter base. Overall, the encounter showcased the fine margins that often decide football matches.
Rangers' perseverance, tactical substitutions, and Miovski's composure under pressure secured the win, while St Mirren's defensive resilience and missed opportunities highlighted the thin line between victory and defeat in a tightly contested league.