Rangers Defeat St Mirren While Hibernian Overhaul Aberdeen in Scottish Premiership Action

Rangers recorded a 2-0 away victory against St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, extending their unbeaten run across all competitions to 12 matches. Derek McInnes's side entered the fixture following away draws against Dundee and Hearts, but secured the win in Paisley to move within one point of league leaders Celtic, having played an equal number of matches.

The breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute when striker Ryan Naderi converted a penalty. Returning captain Dan Neil subsequently sealed the result shortly after the hour mark with a deflected shot, leaving Rangers positioned closely behind Celtic ahead of the international break.

At Pittodrie, Hibernian secured a 4-0 win against Aberdeen, overtaking their opponents in the league standings on goal difference to move into 10th place. Despite a promising start from the hosts that included an early effort hitting the crossbar, Jamie McGrath opened the scoring with a 25-yard strike. Callum Wright added a second goal shortly after, before further scores from Thibault Klidjé and Nicky Cadden completed the margin.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson acknowledged the result following the match, describing the performance as unacceptable and stating that his team failed to capitalise on their opportunities. Robinson confirmed his intention to continue addressing the club's position in the table during the international break.

In another fixture, Dundee United and Motherwell played out a 1-1 draw at Tannadice. Motherwell opened the scoring when referee Ryan Lee awarded a penalty following a VAR review of a challenge involving Tawanda Maswanhise and Dylan Tait, with Lukas Fadinger converting from the spot. Dundee United secured a draw through a goal by Jesse Randall, though manager Jim Goodwin contested the penalty decision afterwards, while Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson defended the ruling.