Rangers FC, one of Scotland’s most successful football clubs, has a long and illustrious history of impressive victories. From domestic cup triumphs to memorable European conquests, the club has earned a reputation as a force to be reckoned with on the football pitch.
In this article, we will explore some of Rangers FC’s biggest wins, celebrating the team’s outstanding achievements over the years.
Rangers 10-0 Hibernian (1898)
This is Rangers’ biggest-ever victory, achieved against Hibernian in a league match in 1898. The game was played in 1898, and Rangers dominated from start to finish, scoring ten goals without reply.
The Rangers team included some of their greatest players, such as William Wilton, Tom Vallance, and George Henderson. The goals were scored by Alec Smith (3), RC Hamilton (2), and Alex Smith (2). The result was a testament to the quality of the Rangers team at the time and remained an iconic moment in the club’s history.
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Rangers 8-0 Hamilton Academical (1934)
The Rangers 8-0 victory over Hamilton Academical in a Scottish League Division One match in 1934 is the second biggest victory in the club’s history. The game was played on December 8, 1934, at Ibrox Park, and Rangers dominated from start to finish, scoring eight goals without reply.
The goal scorers for the Rangers were Bob McPhail (3), Jimmy Smith (2), Sam English, Jock Wallace, and Davie Meiklejohn. The result was a testament to the quality of the Rangers team at the time and remained a memorable moment in the club’s history.
Rangers 7-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (1961)
This game in the European Cup Winners Cup final in 1961 remains one of the most significant moments in the club’s history. The match was played on May 18, 1961, at the Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, and the Rangers dominated, scoring seven goals to Frankfurt’s one.
The goal scorers for the Rangers were Jim Baxter (2), Ralph Brand (2), Jimmy Millar, George McLean, and Alex Scott. The victory made Rangers the first Scottish club to win a major European trophy and cemented their reputation as a major force in European football.
Rangers 7-0 Hibernian (1957)
Rangers recorded an impressive 7-0 victory over Hibernian in a Scottish League Division One match in 1957. The game was played on December 21, 1957, at Ibrox Park, and Rangers scored seven goals without reply.
The goal scorers for Rangers were Max Murrey with a hat trick, Johny Hubbard with two goals, and Ian McMillan and Billy Simpson with one goal each. The result was a testament to the quality of the Rangers team at the time and remains a memorable moment in the club’s history.
Rangers 6-1 Celtic (2000)
Rangers’ victory over Celtic in the Scottish League Cup final in 2000 was a memorable moment in the club’s history. The match was played on November 26, 2000, at Hampden Park in Glasgow, and Rangers had the game in control, scoring six goals to Celtic’s one.
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The goal scorers for Rangers were Neil McCann (2), Michael Mols (2), Tony Vidmar, and Jorg Albertz, while Henrik Larsson scored the only goal for Celtic. The victory was a significant achievement for Rangers, who had faced stiff competition from their Old Firm rivals in recent years.