FT: Rangers 2-1 Hibernian - Joe Aribo slams in volley seconds after Kemar Roofe strike is disallowed; Ryan Kent arrows in second after the break before Kevin Nisbet cuts deficit
Rangers & Hibernian play first post-split fixtures in Scottish Premiership
Champions Rangers still unbeaten this season in league with 100% home record
Hibs remain third, four points above Aberdeen
Rangers 1-0 Hibernian
Hibs winger Martin Boyle is booked for simulation as he runs into the back of Connor Goldson and topples over. A bit harsh maybe since he didn't appear to be claiming anything.
Rangers 1-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIt's a great finish from Joe Aribo, but Marciano parries the initial header back in to a dangerous area and Rangers can recycle possession. I think he's got to do better.
Image source, SNSAre Rangers on their way to a 17th home win of the Premiership season?
Joe Aribo
Ofir Marciano pushes out a Kemar Roofe header but Rangers quickly regain possession and keep up the pressure. The ball drops to Joe Aribo on the angle of the six yard box and the midfielder swivels nicely to slam a shot home.
Image source, BBC SportRangers 0-0 Hibernian
Alfredo Morelos gets away from a lunging Alex Gogic and his angled shot is turned in by Kemar Roofe, who had strayed offside.
Image source, SNSKemar Roofe prods the ball in from an offside position
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
A shot on target... Hibs break up the park and a loose ball falls the way of Jackson Irvine. However, the Aussie international doesn't catch his effort from 20 yards with much power and Allan McGregor simply scoops it up.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Visiting manager Jack Ross is waving his men forward but Rangers are beginning to slowly take grip on possession, pinning Hibs back in their own half.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Still nothing for either goalkeeper to do yet. We're just waiting for this match to spark into life.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThere's been a couple of moments Hibs have been able to break quickly. It's going to be an entertaining game. Two teams that want to play football and attack. I'll be very surprised if this ends up a goalless draw.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
The patient probing continues but both teams are holding their shape well, so there aren't many gaps to exploit.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
A slack pass out of defence from Connor Goldson is intercepted by Alex Gogic, but the Hibs man takes a heavy touch, immediately surrendering possession - and Goldson can breathe a sigh of relief.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
Both sides are knocking the ball around in the Glasgow sunshine in a low-key opening.
Rangers 0-0 Hibernian
And away we go.
A perfect day for football, cold and crisp, with barely a breath of wind.
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Before kick-off, the players and officials will observe a minute's silence to mark the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Alfredo Morelos has two goals against Hibs this season.
The Colombian finally broke his Old Firm duck with the equaliser against Celtic, taking his tally for the season to 16.
He's going to have to do something remarkable to get close to his previous campaign totals of 31 and 29 but he's definitely become more of a team player this term, chipping in with eight assists in all competitions.
Nine goals in his last 14 games shows he has certainly not lost his knack of being in the right place at the right time.
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
It's going to take something special to stop Rangers' perfect record at home but Hibs have some very useful firepower in Kevin Nisbet, Christian Doidge and Martin Boyle - all in double figures for the season.
Doidge is an awkward customer who never gives defenders a moment's peace and he is something of a 'streaky' striker with three goals in two games after a 15-match drought.
Image source, SNSDoidge nodded in the equaliser when the sides drew 2-2 at Easter Road in September
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Following Aberdeen's win at St Johnstone yesterday, Hibs' lead in the battle to finish third stands at four points.
The Easter Road men have a visit to Pittodrie to come and their record in the north east is not great, without a win since May 2012.
However, they have home games against Livingston and St Johnstone to come before that trip. Picking up anything today would be a surprise bonus.
Image source, BBC SportRangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIf you sell Tavernier, you are making a lot of money and you're getting a youth player through the system you could sell for a lot of money in years to come as well. What's more profitable for Rangers? If Patterson only plays five or six games next season, his career has stunted. If Tavernier is starting next season, Rangers have to send Patterson out on loan for a full season.
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Stuart McCall
Former Motherwell and Rangers manager on Sportsound
Quote MessageIn a couple of weeks time Nathan Patterson is going to be missing games and the captain (James Tavernier) will come back in. But he's got to take it as a learning experience. I remember Barry Ferguson coming through, he had that hunger and desire to be in that side. I'm sure Patterson will be like that as well.
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Hibernian manager Jack Ross is taking heart from running Rangers close this season but knows his side face an almighty challenge.
At his pre-match press conference, he said: "That record is not easy to put together and is testament to Rangers' level of consistency this season and beyond
"For us, we gauge it on the time we were there this season, on Boxing Day, and we performed really well and pushed Rangers really hard.
"We feel all the games against them this season have been hugely competitive and that game at Ibrox we felt we performed well. If we perform to the same level then I think we have a chance of winning the game.
"On that day we lost it and that is why they have that terrific home record, because they have found ways to win games at times. But for us, while acknowledging the size of the task, we take a lot of encouragement from the last time we were there."
Rangers v Hibernian (15:00)
Hibs have caused the champions a few problems this season.
A 2-2 draw at Easter Road in September remains the front-runner for match of the season, while Rangers prevailed 1-0 in the following two fixtures.
Rangers had the bulk of play in those games but Hibs had legitimate grievances, having had a strong claim for a penalty ignored at Ibrox, while Alfredo Morelos scored the winner in the Edinburgh return long after a stamp that earned him a retrospective red card.
Image source, SNSAlfredo Morelos scored at Easter Road when the teams last met