Derek McInnes’ wait for his first win as Rangers manager goes on after Hibernian claimed back-to-back Scottish Premiership wins at Ibrox and their third win there in as many seasons through Callum Wright’s late breakaway goal, according to match reports. The result leaves Rangers five points behind leaders Celtic after just two games, while Hibs’ first league victory of the new campaign moves them up to seventh place in the Scottish Premiership standings.
How Hibernian Sealed the Ibrox Victory
The decisive moment arrived late in normal time when Callum Wright broke away to secure Hibs’ back-to-back league wins at Ibrox and their third victory at the stadium in as many seasons, as reported from the match. That outcome seemed improbable when visiting midfielder Miguel Chaiwa deflected substitute Djeidi Gassama’s cross past his own goalkeeper.
Earlier, Josh Campbell opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute. Video assistant referee Ross Macleod advised referee Don Robertson to check the pitchside monitor following a foul by recent signing Vanja Dragojevic on Jason Kerr inside the box, resulting in a booking for the Ibrox debutant.
Did you know? Hibernian secured their third win at Ibrox across as many seasons, compounding a difficult start to the managerial tenure for Derek McInnes.
Injury Setback for Youssef Chermiti
Rangers endured a significant personnel blow during the first half when forward Youssef Chermiti was forced off on a stretcher. On the same day the club reportedly turned down a record bid for the player, Chermiti collided with an advertising board behind the goal while attempting to keep the ball alive near the goal-line.
Prior to his departure, Chermiti came close to equalising when Kanayo Megwa made a crucial goal-line block. Following the break, Rangers sustained pressure on the Hibs goal, highlighted by home captain Lawrence Shankland hitting the crossbar with a close-range shot that goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger managed to tip onto the woodwork.
Managerial Pressure Mounts on Derek McInnes
The final whistle confirmed a winless start of three matches for Derek McInnes, who faced jeers from sections of the home support as he left the pitch. Conversely, Hibs head coach David Gray celebrated enthusiastically on the touchline as his side secured the three points.
Pro Tip: Keeping track of early-season Scottish Premiership fixtures and squad depth can provide valuable context for title race projections and managerial pressure. Check out our latest league analysis for more updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Hibernian against Rangers?
Callum Wright scored the late breakaway goal that secured victory for Hibernian at Ibrox.
How many points behind Celtic are Rangers after two games?
Rangers sit five points behind reigning champions Celtic following the opening fixtures of the Scottish Premiership season.
What was the result of the previous penalty incident in the match?
Josh Campbell converted a 12th-minute penalty awarded after a VAR review involving referee Don Robertson and a foul by Vanja Dragojevic.
What are your thoughts on Rangers’ start to the season under Derek McInnes? Join the conversation by leaving a comment below, share this article with fellow football fans, and subscribe to our newsletter for daily Scottish Premiership updates.