Lawrence Shankland scored twice as Rangers beat Falkirk to record back-to-back wins under manager Derek McInnes, having previously netted the winning penalty against Aberdeen just days earlier. The result marks a turnaround after a difficult start to the season under McInnes, which had included dropped points in Rangers' opening two league games and a Europa League exit to Czech side Jablonec.

Shankland's two goals, both finished with his weaker left foot, came in a scrappy match, with Falkirk boss John McGlynn crediting him as the decisive factor. McInnes praised his captain's composure and "proper captain's performance", noting Shankland now has three goals in four league appearances this term. The night also saw midfielder Nicolas Raskin return to the starting line-up after Rangers rejected a loan bid from Besiktas, while the club accepted a £1m loan offer from Anderlecht for Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard, with McInnes voicing frustration at fixtures clashing with transfer deadline day.