Scottish Premiership Postponements: Latest on Rangers vs Aberdeen and Livingston vs St Mirren

Several Scottish Premiership fixtures originally scheduled for Saturday, November 1, were postponed due to the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals. The SPFL has now confirmed rescheduling, with key matches set for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, aligning with the ongoing 2025-26 season schedule.[1]

Rangers vs Aberdeen

The high-profile clash between Rangers and Aberdeen will take place on Tuesday, January 6, at 8:00pm, live on Sky Sports. This fixture was deferred to accommodate cup commitments. Rangers currently sit strong in the standings with a 4-6-1 record and 18 points from 11 games, led by captain James Tavernier (4 goals) and forward Danilo (2 goals). Recent head-to-heads show Rangers dominating, including a 3-0 win on January 15, 2025. Rangers head coach Danny Röhl has discussed the title race and transfers ahead of this encounter.[1][2][5]

Livingston vs St Mirren

Livingston will host St Mirren on the same date, Tuesday, January 6, at 7:45pm. Both teams are in the lower half of the table: Livingston with 1-5-6 and 8 points, St Mirren at 2-4-5 and 10 points after 11-12 matches. This matchup is part of round 11, with previews highlighting Livingston's home challenge against the visitors.[1][2][3]

Broader Context

Other postponed games like Motherwell vs Hibernian (November 25) and Dundee United vs Celtic (December 17) have also been rescheduled. The 2025-26 season features a standard format: matches 1-22 (home and away), followed by 23-33 and a split into top/bottom six for 34-38. As of early January 2026, Hearts lead scoring charts with Lawrence Shankland (10 goals), amid Celtic's internal issues like a fan ban.[1][4]

These updates ensure the Premiership calendar progresses smoothly post-winter break, with live TV coverage boosting visibility for fans.

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