The Scottish Premiership weekend schedule is reduced as several clubs focus on European play-offs. Celtic and Hearts hold maximum points through the first two rounds, while Aberdeen remain without a league point. Aberdeen and Hibernian have postponed trips to Dundee United and Falkirk to prioritise continental qualification. Rangers have drawn both league fixtures and suffered a 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge, raising concern after the worst start since 1989. St Mirren seek to extend an unbeaten run against Rangers and arrive buoyed by a penalty win over Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup. Managerial rebuilding and tight budgets shape early-season dynamics.
Rangers have made a sticky start, drawing both Premiership games so far. The boos that followed the recent 1-1 with Dundee at Ibrox were nothing compared to the loud disgruntlement expressed 20 minutes into their Champions League qualifier with Club Brugge on Tuesday as the Belgians raced into a 3-0 lead, eventually leaving Glasgow 3-1 winners. Not since 1989 have Rangers gone without a victory in their first three league outings
The Scottish Premiership fixture card may be reduced this weekend but there's plenty to look forward to as we approach round three. Celtic and Hearts are the only teams on maximum points and Aberdeen are the sole side yet to get off the mark. The Dons will have to wait to change that since they and Hibernian have chosen to postpone visits to Dundee United and Falkirk respectively to focus on their European play-offs.
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