RANGERS welcome their namesakes Cove Rangers to Ibrox tomorrow in the Scottish Cup.
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With the league title already wrapped up, Steven Gerrard’s side are now focused on ensuring they do the double by lifting the cup as well.
Cove could be title winners themselves come the season end. They currently trail Falkirk by four points at the helm of League One.
When will the game take place?
The game will kick off at 6.30pm on Sunday, April 4. Ibrox is the venue.
What channel is the match on?
Unfortunately, the tie is not free to air unlike some of the Scottish Cup fixtures aired on the BBC this weekend.
The game will be shown on Premier Sports 1. Coverage gets underway at 6pm.
Can I live stream?
Yes, Premier Player customers can stream the match. Find out more here.
What is the team news?
Steven Gerrard is expected to give minutes to some of the fringe players in his squad. John McLaughlin, Scott Wright, Calvin Bassey, Cedric Itten and Jack Simpson could all feature.
But, having gone out of the League Cup at the hands of St Mirren with an understrength 11, Gerrard will be wary of making too many changes.
𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟯 🏴🏆
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) April 1, 2021
We're bringing you two #ScottishCup Round 3 ties this weekend, as champions @CelticFC defend their title against @FalkirkFC and @RangersFC host @CoveRangersFC
📺 Watch live on Premier Sports: https://t.co/cVrQE6yJbZ#CELFAL #RANCOV pic.twitter.com/TPZub9uFjV
Cove boss Paul Hartley admits he may have to field an understrength squad, with this side in league action on Tuesday.
He said: "The challenge is to go to Rangers with a game plan to try and make it as difficult as we can, as 48 hours later we are at Clyde.
"It is about trying to pick a team that will compete, but I'll have one eye on Tuesday, which is the most important thing for us."
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