What channel is St Mirren vs Rangers? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and team news details
The hectic festive period is now in full flow, with Rangers making the short trip west to face St Mirren.
After a ropey start to the campaign, Philippe Clement has got the Light Blues support daring to dream of a title push - as they closed the gap to bitter rivals Celtic to just nine points over the weekend, and with a mouth-watering Old Firm clash on the horizon on January 2 at Ibrox. £6m man Danilo is finally starting to find his feet in Govan with three goals in his last four outings, whilst Hamza Igamane has made himself a firm favourite after a low key start to life as a Gers player made way for a glittering spell of form.
But they know they can't afford any more slip-ups at this stage in the season, with a trip to face Stephen Robinson's St Mirren always likely to be a tricky hurdle to overcome. The Buddies are unbeaten since the end of October, and didn't let playing with 10 men for 40 minutes prevent them from picking up three points from a trip to Dingwall in their last outing. They have been strong in Paisley too, and with the SMiSA Stadium likely to be packed all the ingredients are there for a statement home win.
Record Sport tells you everything you need to know ahead of a crucial showdown.
When is St Mirren vs Rangers?
St Mirren host Rangers at the SMiSA Stadium in Paisley on Boxing Day, Thursday December 26. Kick-off is at 5:45pm.
Is St Mirren vs Rangers on TV?
Yes! The Premiership meeting will be broadcast by Premier Sports. Coverage begins at 5:15pm on Premier Sports 1. The programme lasts all the way until 8:15pm.
Can I live stream St Mirren vs Rangers?
Premier Sports customers will be able to follow the match live on the channel's website. Those looking to subscribe to the channel can do so HERE for a monthly fee starting at £10.99. Subscribers can also live stream the game via the Premier Sports app.
Where else can I follow St Mirren vs Rangers?
You can keep up with all the action from Paisley right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and plenty more.
Ref and VAR
David Dickinson will be the man in the middle in Paisley. He'll be assisted by Chris Rae and Paul O'Neill. Gavin Duncan will be on VAR duties alongside assistant Andrew McWilliam.
Team news
Conor McMenamin and Charles Dunne are both major doubts for St Mirren after missing the weekend's 2-1 win at Ross County. Captain Mark O'Hara isn't expected back until the New Year as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Scott Tanser is suspended.
Rangers No1 Jack Butland sparked an injury panic when he pulled out of Saturday's 1-0 win over Dundee just minutes before kick-off. But it was later revealed the Englishman rushed to the hospital to welcome another baby into the clan after his wife went into labour earlier in the afternoon. Butland will be back between the sticks in Paisley. However, John Souttar is expected to miss the entire festive period with a groin injury, while long-term crock Neraysho Kasanwirjo has returned to parent club Feyenoord. Tom Lawrence also remains sidelined.
