Rangers to Play Hibernian in Scottish League Cup Final

On Saturday evening, Rangers reached the Scottish League Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Derek McInnes' former side, Aberdeen. 

Well, on Sunday (the 1st of November), the team found out who they will be playing in the final. Indeed so, as Hibernian managed to defeat Hearts 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby, securing their date with Rangers at Hampden Park on Sunday, the 13th of December. 

This means that there will not be another reunion for McInnes against a fellow former side of his. The 55-year old came up against Hearts for the first time since leaving for Rangers last midweek, as the two sides played out a 2-2 draw at Tynecastle. 

There will be hope that the League Cup final goes better for Rangers than the previous attempt, where the team lost 5-4 on penalties to Celtic after a 3-3 draw following 120 minutes of action. 

The last time Rangers won the League Cup was back in 2023, with a 1-0 win over Aberdeen, courtesy of a James Tavernier strike 14 minutes from time. Before that, it was all the way back in 2011, with a 2-1 Old Firm victory. Meanwhile, McInnes soul League Cup triumph came with Aberdeen themselves back in 2014, defeating Inverness Caledonian Thistle on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

So, although some fans may beneath this competition is beneath the club, you can never turn your nose up at some silverware at the end of the day. Psychologically, it can be very important. Winning the first trophy under McInnes, getting one over Celtic - especially having beaten them along the way - and so on and so forth. 

The irony to all of this is, six days before the final, Rangers will face Hibs at Easter Road for match day 17 of the Scottish Premiership season, for Monday Night Football. It will be interesting to see how much rotation there is from both sides for that game. 

Despite reaching the League Cup final, Hibs are bottom of the league, with just eight points from their opening 11 games. So it is very hard to know what to expect. There can be no underestimating them, however - we saw what that can do last year when St. Mirren defeated Celtic 3-1. 

So, to recap, a date for your diary. Rangers vs Hibs in the Scottish League Cup final, at Hampden Park, on Sunday the 13th of December. The first chance to pick up some silverware for the first time this season, and for the first time under the gaffer.