Scottish heavyweights Rangers host second-tier outfit Ayr United in an intriguing Scottish FA Cup battle.
Rangers are the favourites to win the tie considering their stature and they want to avoid any hiccups against a side ranked lower than them.
Ayr United, on the other hand, defeated Kelty Hearts in the fourth round of the competition as they scored three goals against their opposition without reply and would be confident of weaving themselves a fairytale at the Ibrox Stadium.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Rangers vs Ayr United kick-off time
| Date: | February 10, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | Ibrox Stadium |
| Venue: | 5:30 pm GMT |
Rangers will host Ayr United at the Ibrox Stadium on February 10, 2024 with kick-off scheduled at 5:30 pm GMT in the UK.
How to watch Rangers vs Ayr United online - TV channels & live streams
The Scottish Cup clash between Rangers and Ayr United will be available to watch on Viaplay Sports 1 in the UK. Viewers can also get live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Rangers team news
Rangers have multiple names out of contention for their clash against Ayr United with all of Kieran Dowell (knock), Kemar Roofe (knock), Danilo Pereira (knee) and Abdallah Sima (thigh) recovering from their respective knocks.
Dujon Sterling picked up a nasty red card in the last knockings of the game against Aberdeen as he remains suspended for Ayr United's visit to the Ibrox Stadium.
Rangers predicted XI: McCrorie; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Yilmaz; Cantwell, Lundstram, Raskin; McCausland, Dessers, Matondo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Butland, McCrorie, McLaughlin, K. Wright |
| Defenders: | Goldson, Souttar, King, Balogun, Barisic, Yilmaz, Tavernier, Devine |
| Midfielders: | Kamara, Cifuentes, Lundstram, Jack, McPake, Hagi, Sima, S. Wright |
| Forwards: | Sakala, Dessers, Lammers |
Ayr United team news
The sole absentee for the visitors is George Stanger after he was handed the marching orders in his side's encounter against Dundee United.
Zambian international Frankie Musonda is yet to feature for the side after returning from the CAF AFCON 2023 but Musonda could replace Stanger in the eleven with the latter being suspended.
Ayr United predicted XI: Albinson; McAllister, Musonda, McGinty, Reading; Syla, Dempsey, Murphy, Mcgeady; Dowds, Willoughby.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Albinson, Mutch |
| Defenders: | Musonda, McGinty, McAllister, Sanders, Reading, Stanger |
| Midfielders: | Murdoch, Dempsey, Syla, McHugh |
| Forwards: | Chalmers, Murphy, McGeady, Dowds, McKenzie, Bryden, Smith, Amartey, Guthrie, Willoughby |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sept 2018 | Rangers 4-0 Ayr United | Scottish League Cup |
| 11 Feb 2018 | Ayr United 1-6 Rangers | Scottish Cup |
| 20 Aug 2015 | Ayr United 0-2 Rangers | Challenge Cup |
| 23 Apr 2014 | Rangers 2-1 Ayr United | League One |
| 15 Feb 2014 | Ayr United 0-2 Rangers | League One |