Quick Read
- Rangers beat Hibs 1-0 at Ibrox in a scrappy Premiership match on December 15, 2025.
- The game was not televised in the UK but was available to stream via Rangers TV outside the UK and Ireland.
- Emmanuel Fernandez scored the only goal, heading in from a Dujon Sterling cross.
- Rangers are now unbeaten in 11 league games, climbing to third in the table under Danny Röhl.
- Hibs remain in fifth after their third loss in four games.
Rangers vs Hibs: No TV in UK, But Streaming Abroad
Monday night football under the floodlights at Ibrox: the kind of occasion Scottish football fans circle on their calendars. But for many in the UK hoping to watch Rangers face Hibernian on December 15, 2025, there was a hitch—this Premiership clash wasn’t picked up by domestic broadcasters. The Monday kickoff, a rarity for Hibs and due to police advice after the weekend’s cup final, left fans searching for alternatives.
For those outside the UK and Ireland, Rangers TV provided a pay-per-view live stream, with match passes available for £9.99. Inside the UK, though, fans had to settle for BBC Radio Scotland’s live coverage or match text updates. This broadcast gap, as reported by Inside Ibrox and Rangers Review, is becoming an increasingly familiar frustration, especially for supporters used to wall-to-wall football coverage.
How the Match Unfolded: Scrappy, Tense, and Decided by a Defender
On the pitch, the game delivered tension if not beauty. Rangers, looking to maintain their unbeaten run under new boss Danny Röhl, edged out Hibs 1-0. The only goal came ten minutes before halftime, when Emmanuel Fernandez, left unmarked by Grant Hanley, headed home from a pinpoint Dujon Sterling cross. That single, clinical moment was enough to separate two teams struggling to find fluency but not effort.
Hibs, for their part, started brightly. Youssef Chermiti and Elie Youan both squandered early chances, while Warren O’Hora forced a dramatic goal-line clearance from Sterling. Yet, as the first half wore on, Rangers began to assert themselves. After Fernandez’s goal, the hosts grew in confidence, while the visitors found their final ball lacking despite promising build-up play.
The second half saw Hibs press for an equaliser, throwing on attacking substitutes and even sending goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger forward for a late corner. But Rangers, buoyed by strong performances from Mikey Moore and their back line, held out. Sallinger, to his credit, kept the score respectable with sharp saves from Chermiti and Mohamed Diomande late on. Sub Djeidi Gassama thought he’d sealed it with a second, but the flag went up for offside, a decision confirmed by VAR.
Post-Match Reaction: Frustration for Hibs, Steady Progress for Rangers
Hibs manager David Gray, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, couldn’t hide his frustration: “We can be miles better than that,” he admitted. Gray lamented his team’s inability to convert promising positions into clear-cut chances, noting that they weren’t outplayed, just undone by a lack of composure in the final third. “Very rarely does creating chances elude this side and that’s the real frustration.”
For Rangers, the mood was more measured but positive. Danny Röhl refused to entertain title talk, insisting his focus remains on “the next small step” and building momentum, especially with a crucial tie against league leaders Hearts looming. Röhl’s approach has yielded results: Rangers are now unbeaten in eight league matches under his tenure, and this win nudged them up to third in the table—just three points behind Celtic and within striking distance of the top.
What the Result Means: Premiership Table, Form, and the Road Ahead
The victory marks Rangers’ 11th consecutive unbeaten game in the Premiership, matching their joint-longest streak from late 2023, according to BBC Sport. It also maintains their impressive record against Hibs: only one defeat in their last 27 league meetings. For Hibs, it’s a third loss in four, leaving them fifth in the table and only narrowly ahead of Aberdeen on goal difference.
Looking at the numbers, Rangers have won five of their seven league games under Röhl, equaling the total from their previous 18 matches before his arrival. Mikey Moore, named Man of the Match, continues to impress, providing creativity and composure beyond his 18 years. The hosts’ defensive resilience—epitomized by Sterling’s crucial goal-line intervention—was just as vital as their solitary goal.
For Hibs, the challenge is clear. Despite getting into good areas, their final delivery was lacking, and late attacking changes failed to produce an equaliser. Injuries and doubts over key players such as Albert Manneh and Thibault Klidje haven’t helped, but Gray will know improvement is needed, especially as his side prepares to face Dundee United next.
The officiating, led by Don Robertson with Greg Aitken on VAR, was also a talking point, with a couple of Hibs penalty shouts reviewed and dismissed, and a Rangers penalty claim waved away for minimal contact.
Broadcast Details: How to Watch Rangers vs Hibs
The match was not televised in the UK, a decision influenced by scheduling and security factors. Fans abroad could stream via Rangers TV for a fee, while those at home relied on BBC Radio Scotland or club media updates. This situation, while not ideal, reflects a wider trend in Scottish football, where not every high-stakes fixture makes it to mainstream TV—leaving supporters to get creative or follow along from afar.
For supporters planning ahead: Rangers’ next fixture is a potentially season-defining clash against league leaders Hearts at Tynecastle, while Hibs travel to face Dundee United.
Assessment: This match was a microcosm of Scottish football’s unique challenges and charms. On the field, it was a battle of resilience and small margins, with Rangers’ defensive focus and a moment of quality making the difference. Off the field, the lack of TV coverage highlighted the ongoing disconnect between demand and broadcast decisions. As Rangers quietly build momentum under Röhl, and Hibs search for sharper execution, both clubs—and their fans—will be hoping for more clarity and opportunity, both on the pitch and on the screen.