Potential Postponement of Rangers and Hibernian Games due to European Playoff Contests
Rangers and Hibernian's European Adventures Impact Scottish Premiership Schedules
As the 2025-26 football season kicks off, two Scottish clubs, Rangers and Hibernian, are making waves in European competitions.
Rangers, currently competing in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, will face Czech side Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday. The first leg of this exciting tie will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland. If Rangers manage to progress, their league game against St Mirren, scheduled for August 24 at noon, may be postponed to ease the workload on the players.
Meanwhile, Hibernian find themselves in the UEFA Conference League play-off round. They recently faced Legia Warsaw and will take on Partizan Belgrade in the first leg of their Conference League tie on Thursday. Should Hibs advance, their Scottish Premiership games conflicting with European matches will be postponed, including their match against Falkirk.
Both clubs are planning to juggle their domestic schedule to accommodate UEFA matches, ensuring key players receive proper rest and minimizing fixture congestion. The possibility of changes to the Scottish Premiership schedule continues to develop due to club commitments in both domestic and European competitions.
The match between Dundee United and Aberdeen has already been postponed to allow Dundee United to prepare for their Europa League play-off. The potential Scottish Premiership fixtures for Rangers and Hibs may also be postponed due to their involvement in European competition.
As the European ties of Rangers and Hibs progress, their Scottish Premiership fixtures will remain flexible. Postponements will be used if either team advances in Europe to prevent fixture clashes and support competitive balance.
The ongoing European adventures of Rangers and Hibs promise an exciting start to the season, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome of their respective ties. The clubs will undoubtedly give their all, balancing the demands of both the Scottish Premiership and European competition.
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