Summary

  • FT: Rangers (Candeias) 1-0 Hamilton

  • FT: Hibernian (Slivka, Kamberi) 2-0 Celtic

  • Slivka and Kamberi combine to halt Celtic going top of the table

  • Get Involved #BBCSportScot

  1. Rangers are top of the Premiership pilepublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    After a couple of stumbles against Aberdeen and Dundee, the league table suddenly makes good reading for Rangers fans.

    Hibs supporters will also feeling much better after a great win over the champions that nudges them closer to the top-six pack.

    Thanks for your company today. Enjoy what's left of your Sunday.

    PremiershipImage source, BBC Sport
  2. What's next?published at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    The games come thick and fast at this time of year and we don't have long to wait for our next installment of Premiership drama.

    Here's how the midweek fixtures look.

    Tuesday

    Aberdeen v Dundee

    Wednesday

    Celtic v Motherwell

    Hibernian v Rangers

  3. Sportscene coming up soonpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    You will be able to watch highlights from this afternoon's matches at Ibrox and Easter Road in just under an hour. Make sure you're settled in front of the telly in plenty of time since there were very early goals in both games.

    You can catch all of the weekend action on BBC Two Scotland at 18:00.

    SportsceneImage source, BBC Sport
  4. Job done for Rangerspublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    FT: Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    When that early goal went in at Ibrox, the home fans might have been expecting a few more.

    However, Accies Gary Woods turned in a fine display and it was one of those days for striker Kyle Lafferty, getting a rare chance to impress in the absence of suspended top-scorer Alfredo Morelos.

    Kyle Lafferty shows his frustration in the second half at IbroxImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Kyle Lafferty shows his frustration in the second half at Ibrox

  5. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    FT: Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Accies have now lost 13 of their 18 league matches and stay 10th in the table, five points behind local rivals Motherwell.

    With both teams below them losing this weekend, nothing changes in terms of the dreaded drop...

  6. FULL-TIME Rangers 1-0 Hamiltonpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    That's it. Rangers go top of the Premiership thanks to that early goal from Daniel Candeias.

    Steven Gerrard's men lead Kilmarnock on goal difference, with Celtic one point further back.

    There are just four points covering the top five.

    Daniel Candeias scored the only goal at IbroxImage source, SNS
  7. Three minutes of stoppage timepublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    The home side are almost there...

    Dougie Imrie and Andy HallidayImage source, SNS
  8. Postpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    The visitors make their final change, with Alex Penny taking over from defensive veteran Matt Kilgallon.

    Just a couple of minutes to go now.

  9. Postpublished at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    A couple of free kicks to Hamilton. The ball is lumped into the mixer each time but Rangers stand firm.

  10. Postpublished at 16:42 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Accies are going for it now, chucking on striker Steven Boyd in place of combative midfielder Tom Taiwo.

  11. Postpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    What's all this? A corner to Accies... and another one! They come to nothing as Rangers make a second change, bringing on Andy Halliday for goalscorer Daniel Candeias.

  12. Postpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Scott Arfield is the next Rangers players to have a go at doubling the home lead, curling a shot wide.

    It's now 21-0 to the hosts on corners, by the way...

  13. Postpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Accies have rarely been seen as an attacking force today. Could that change as Fredrik Brustad comes on to replace lone striker Rakish Bingham.

    The 29-year-old Norwegian has scored just once since arriving on loan from Molde.

  14. GREAT SAVE!published at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Gary Woods is at it again, this time keeping out a Kyle Lafferty header with an impressive save. He's keeping his side in this game...

    Gary Woods is congratulated by his team-mates after a string of good saves this afternoonImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Gary Woods is congratulated by his team-mates after a string of good saves this afternoon

    Kyle Lafferty's header is kept out by the diving Gary WoodsImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Kyle Lafferty's header is kept out by the diving Gary Woods

  15. Postpublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Rangers beef up their attack in search of a second goal, bringing on winger Glenn Middleton for defensive midfielder Ross McCrorie.

  16. Postpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    Gary Woods puts his team in trouble with a poor kick but the Accies keeper recovers with a good block to deny Eros Grezda.

    Gary Woods saves to thwart Eros GrezdaImage source, SNS
  17. Postpublished at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    The Accies threaten for the first time as defender Scott McMann sets off on a run down the left flank and home goalkeeper Allan McGregor is called into action.

  18. CLOSE!published at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    The home side are on the front foot straight away as Kyle Lafferty goes close with a shot that hits the side-netting. Borna Barisic the provider from out on the left.

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    The action is under way again at Ibrox.

  20. Rangers good as front-runnerspublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2018

    HT: Rangers 1-0 Hamilton

    I'm sure Steven Gerrard would like another goal to settle any nerves. However, history favours his side.

    On the past 10 occasions when Rangers have scored the first goal against Hamilton they have gone on to win the game.

    The Ibrox side have failed to win just once in the league after scoring first this season, a home draw with Kilmarnock.