Summary

  • Listen to BBC Radio Scotland commentary

  • Debutant Alex Lowry slots low into the net after coming on for injured Ianis Hagi

  • James Tavernier finishes low from spot after Jordan McGregor handball; goalkeeper Blair Currie saves second Tavernier penalty moments later

  • Itten turns the ball in for third with Sakala steering in late fourth

  • Sides last met in a 2013 league match

  1. Catch you tomorrowpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    FT: Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albion

    That'll do us for tonight. Remember you can catch highlights of tonight's game and last night's tie between Hibs and Cove on the BBC Scotland channel at 22:30 GMT.

    We'll be back tomorrow with more Scottish Cup coverage, starting with Hearts' trip to Auchinleck Talbot at 12:30.

    Enjoy the rest of your Friday night!

  2. 'When Alex performs like this, he makes me proud' - Van Bronckhorstpublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    FT: Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albion

    Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst tells Premier Sports: "The main objective was to go to the next round. It can be difficult but today we were very alert.

    "We didn't give any chances away. We could've scored more but until the end we were very focussed."

    On teenager Alex Lowry: "You could see Alex was really enjoying his football, I'm really impressed with him. We saw today what he can bring to the squad. He's at a very good level already. We're ready to develop him even further. When he performs like this, he makes his manger very proud. Not just me, but the club and the academy as well."

    The Ibrox manager couldn't give any clarity on the severity of Ianis Hagi's injury.

  3. 'They gave me everything' - Youngpublished at 21:56 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

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    Stirling Albion manager Darren Young is proud of his players despite falling to a 3-0 defeat.

    "They did well, they kept going," he tells Premier Sports. "They gave me everything. But I'm disappointed the way we lose the first goal. You make one mistake you get punished.

    "We stuck at it and had a couple wee half chances ourselves. The fitness levels from the boys were great. We've set a standard for ourselves, we need to take that into League 2."

  4. Will Itten find consistency?published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

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    In relation to Cedric Itten, Rangers legend Ally McCoist tells the Premier Sports panel that the Switzerland international needs consistency to stay in the team.

    Are you backing him to find consistent form?

  5. When's the draw?published at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    FT: Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albion

    Rangers fans, you'll find our your side's last-16 opponents tomorrow evening after Celtic's trip to Alloa.

    That game kicks off at 17:30 GMT.

  6. 'Itten has a point to prove'published at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    FT: Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albion

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    Itten got his goal and it was a decent enough little finish. He'll have a point to prove. He can say to the manager now that while Morelos is away, 'why not use me?' But I still think Roofe is ahead of him

  7. 'Dream come true' - Lowrypublished at 21:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

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    Rangers teenager Alex Lowry, who scored the opener on his debut, says his goal was a "dream come true".

    "I didn't expect it to come today," he tells Premier Sports. "I was buzzing. There were a bit of nerves at first, but when I started to relax I felt I did not too bad.

    "Since the day I joined the club, that's been my goal. The manager has been amazing, all the staff have been brilliant."

    The youngster also says there's "no way" he's swapping his shirt. Fair enough!

  8. 'Much better second half from Rangers'published at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    FT: Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albion

    Rory Loy
    Former Rangers forward on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    No real problems in the end for Rangers. It was a much better second half, the fringe players looked much more up front

  9. FULL-TIME - Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albionpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Two goals in the first half by teenager Alex Lowry and James Tavernier from the spot, and another two in the second half from Cedric Itten and Fashion Sakala sees Rangers through.

    The part-time visitors did themselves proud, holding out until the 31st minutes, but it's the Premiership leaders who go through to the last 16.

  10. CLOSE!published at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albion

    Should've been five.

    Fashion Sakala pulls a ball across the face of goal and Cedric Itten slides for it, but his studs just can't get there.

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    GOAL! Rangers 4-0 Stirling Albionpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Fashion Sakala

    He deserves that.

    Great pass from deep by Juninho Bacuna, fine run in from the left by Sakala and a really tidy finish into the far corner.

    Alexa, play 'Waka Waka' by Shakira.

    Rangers goalImage source, BBC Sport
  12. GREAT SAVE!published at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    Almost a consolation for the visitors as substitute Dylan Mackin makes a yard from himself and smashes one.

    But Jon McLaughlin punches clear.

  13. CLOSE!published at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    Kemar Roofe opens his body up and tries to guide a shot in with his left foot. The shot takes a nick.

    The hosts work the corner short and James Tavernier tries to catch Blair Currie out at his back post with a curling effort. Not far away.

  14. Postpublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    Rangers look to have taken their foot off the gas with the game approaching the 80th minute.

    All gone a bit pedestrian.

  15. Postpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    Stirling are chasing shadows as Rangers knock the ball about for fun.

    A long spell of possession results in a one-two between Kemar Roofe and John Lundstram, with the midfielder blasting over.

  16. Postpublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    It might be 3-0 but there are still plenty of away fans enjoying themselves.

    Quite a few taps aff in there. Brave.

  17. Postpublished at 21:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    A lot of heavy legs in the away side now.

    They've done themselves proud. Still 20 minutes to play.

  18. Roofe returnspublished at 21:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    One of the biggest cheers of the night as Kemar Roofe makes his return from injury.

    The striker is on for Brandon Barker.

  19. Postpublished at 21:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    Up the other end, an excellent flick from Alex Lowry tees up Cedric Itten, whose effort has Blair Currie down to his left to gather.

  20. Postpublished at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2022

    Rangers 3-0 Stirling Albion

    Tidy play from Stirling as Ray Grant's lovely cross-field ball finds Nathan Flanagan.

    His cross is dangerous, but no-one can divert it goalward.