By Niamh Gallagher|Edited by Aoife Brennan|Fact-checked by Robert Kavanagh|Published 14 Jul 2026 · 09:23|11 minRangers have dominated Livingston across more than two decades of competitive fixtures. The aggregate record shows Rangers winning roughly three-quarters of all meetings, with Livingston managing only isolated victories and a handful of draws.
Total matches played (since 2003): 42 · Rangers wins: 32 · Livingston wins: 2 · Draws: 8 · Latest result (Feb 22, 2026): Livingston 2–2 Rangers
Quick snapshot
- Rangers unbeaten in last 23 meetings (21 wins, 2 draws) per FotMob
- Livingston’s sole league win came on 26 April 2016 (1–0) per FootballStats
- Latest match (22 Feb 2026): 2–2 draw per Sofascore
- Exact dates of every individual meeting since 2003
- Full list of goal scorers across all fixtures
- Whether lower-division cup ties are fully recorded
- First recorded meeting: 2 March 2003, Almondvale (Livingston 1–2 Rangers) per Sky Sports
- Most recent: 22 February 2026, 2–2 draw (Sky Sports)
- No further fixture confirmed beyond 22 February 2026
- Both clubs face separate league schedules
What is the head-to-head record between Livingston and Rangers?
Rangers have dominated Livingston across more than two decades of competitive fixtures. According to multiple sports data aggregators, the aggregate record shows Rangers winning roughly three-quarters of all meetings, with Livingston managing only isolated victories and a handful of draws. The most consistent figures come from AiScore (Livingston 2 wins, Rangers 30 wins, 8 draws; goals 15–83), though EuroRivals reports a slightly broader tally of 44 total matches with 32 Rangers wins. The variation stems from different cut-off dates and whether cup competitions are included, as noted by AiScore itself.
The headline numbers translate to a Rangers win percentage of approximately 76%, a Livingston win rate below 5%, and roughly 19% of matches ending in draws. The average goal tally across the fixture sits near 2.5 per game, with Rangers scoring the vast majority of those goals.
How many games have Livingston and Rangers played?
The two clubs have met 42 times in competitive matches since 2003, according to the most widely cited figures. FotMob records a tighter sample of around 33 meetings reflecting recent updates, while FootballStats offers a season-by-season breakdown going back to the early 2000s. The official match centre for the 2 March 2003 fixture at Almondvale, documented by Sky Sports, serves as the earliest verified anchor point in the timeline.
Who has the most wins?
Rangers hold an overwhelming advantage with 32 confirmed victories across all competitions. Livingston have won just twice: their sole Scottish Premiership victory came on 26 April 2016 when the Lions beat Rangers 1–0 at home, as recorded by FootballStats. A second win is logged in broader EuroRivals data, which may include cup ties not counted in league-only records. Rangers’ dominance extends beyond wins alone: FotMob notes that Rangers have not lost to Livingston in their last 23 meetings, a sequence of 21 wins and 2 draws.
What is the draw record?
Eight draws appear in the most common head-to-head tallies, representing roughly one in five meetings. The most recent draw came on 22 February 2026, when Livingston and Rangers finished 2–2 at Livingston’s home ground, per Sofascore. This result was corroborated by Flashscore, 365Scores, and ESPN, making it one of the most cross-verified results in the fixture history.
The implication: even when Livingston manage to avoid defeat, Rangers tend to score. The 2–2 result is the exception rather than the rule, and the single goal draw in 2016 remains the only time Livingston have taken all three points.
When is the next Livingston vs Rangers match?
The most recent scheduled fixture took place on 22 February 2026, with the match finishing 2–2 in the Scottish Premiership at Livingston’s home stadium. 365Scores identified this as Round 28 of the league season. No subsequent fixture has been confirmed in the available records, and the clubs’ upcoming schedules would be published by the Sky Sports match centre or SPFL official channels.
What is the scheduled date and time?
The 22 February 2026 match kicked off at 15:00 UTC, a standard afternoon slot for Scottish Premiership fixtures. Soccerway listed the fixture time as 14:00 in its regional format, reflecting local time zone adjustments for its Nigerian platform.
Where is the match played?
The February 2026 fixture was played at Livingston’s home ground, which is currently named the Tony Macaroni Arena. ESPN confirmed the venue, noting that earlier meetings in the 2000s were played at Almondvale Stadium before the naming rights change. The venue has hosted multiple recent encounters, including the 28 September 2025 Premiership match where Rangers won 2–1, per Sky Sports.
What competition is it?
All recent fixtures have been Scottish Premiership meetings, with the 2025–26 season being no exception. The clubs have also faced each other in cup competitions, including a Scottish League Cup tie on 27 September 2023 where Rangers won 4–0 at Ibrox, as recorded by 365Scores.
What this means: the fixture calendar prioritizes league business, but cup ties occasionally add to the head-to-head tally, which explains why different databases report slightly different total match counts.
What were the results of the most recent Livingston vs Rangers matches?
The most recent Livingston vs Rangers meeting ended in a 2–2 draw on 22 February 2026, a result verified across five independent sources including Sofascore, Flashscore, 365Scores, and ESPN. Prior to that, the clubs met on 22 November 2025 with Rangers winning 2–1, and again on 28 September 2025 when Rangers secured a 1–2 victory at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
Latest match result
The 22 February 2026 result (Livingston 2–2 Rangers) gave Livingston a share of the points against their more-favoured opponents. ESPN reported that Livingston’s league record stood at 1–9–17 at that point in the season, illustrating the scale of their struggles compared to Rangers’ 15–10–2. The draw, while unusual, did not break Rangers’ overall unbeaten run in the fixture.
Recent form
Rangers have been in far stronger form, winning five consecutive meetings against Livingston before the February 2026 draw. The 28 September 2025 match was decided by an injury-time winner from Max Aarons, who came off the bench to seal a 2–1 victory for Rangers, according to Sky Sports. That result marked Rangers’ first Scottish Premiership win of the 2025–26 season, a fact noted by the same report.
Last 5 meetings
The last five meetings have overwhelmingly favoured Rangers: Rangers 2–1 Livingston (22 Nov 2025), Livingston 1–2 Rangers (28 Sep 2025), Livingston 0–2 Rangers (12 Nov 2023), Rangers 4–0 Livingston (27 Sep 2023), and Rangers 3–0 Livingston (3 Feb 2024), with the 2026 2–2 draw breaking the sequence. 365Scores provides the most comprehensive recent match list, while EuroRivals captures the broader historical record.
The 2–2 result showed that Livingston, despite their league position, are capable of competing against the better sides when everything clicks.
— ESPN match report, 22 February 2026
Rangers’ dominance is not merely about wins—it is structural. Even when Livingston avoid defeat, as in February 2026, the match still produces goals for the Glasgow side. For bettors or analysts, any fixture involving these clubs should weight Rangers’ scoring record heavily.
How do Livingston and Rangers compare in terms of overall performance?
When comparing the clubs across multiple dimensions, Rangers’ superiority is apparent in win rates, goal difference, and recent momentum. The aggregate goal tally of 15–83 in favour of Rangers across the recorded sample, per AiScore, illustrates the gulf in attacking output. At the time of the February 2026 fixture, 365Scores placed Livingston in 12th position in the Premiership, effectively in the relegation round, while Rangers occupied a much stronger mid-table to upper position.
Overall win percentage
Rangers’ win percentage across the head-to-head record stands at approximately 76%, compared to Livingston’s 4.8%. This disparity is among the widest in Scottish top-flight matchup data, according to FotMob’s compiled statistics.
Goals per match
The average total goals per meeting is roughly 2.48, with Rangers contributing the vast majority. FootballStats breaks this down further, showing that Livingston scored just 11 goals in home matches against Rangers while conceding 38, and Rangers scored 22 in their home matches against Livingston while conceding only 7.
Home vs away record
Rangers have won both home and away legs consistently throughout the fixture history. The clearest example of away dominance came on 27 September 2023 when Rangers won 4–0 at Ibrox in the League Cup, per 365Scores. Livingston have never beaten Rangers at Ibrox in the recorded sample.
The pattern: Livingston’s home venue offers marginal protection at best. The Lions have managed only one league win there in over two decades, and even draws have been scarce against a Rangers side that scores at will.
Head-to-head databases vary in total count and win tallies because they use different cut-off dates and inclusion criteria. Any figure cited in sports coverage should be date-stamped and source-attributed to avoid confusion.
What predictions are available for the upcoming Livingston vs Rangers match?
No explicit match predictions have been published by major sports analysts for upcoming Livingston vs Rangers fixtures beyond the 22 February 2026 meeting. However, the historical data heavily favours Rangers. Based on head-to-head records and current form, FotMob’s statistical summary positions Rangers as overwhelming favourites in any fixture against Livingston. The most recent match ended in a draw, which is the least common outcome in the fixture’s history.
Key factors
Rangers’ attacking quality, as evidenced by their aggregate goal tally and consistent scoring across meetings, is the primary factor favouring them. Livingston’s struggles in the 2025–26 season (1–9–17 record per ESPN) compound their difficulties. Rangers’ injury-time winner in September 2025, scored by Max Aarons, demonstrates their ability to find late goals even when not at their best.
Historical precedent
Livingston’s only two recorded wins came in 2016 (league) and potentially a cup tie captured in EuroRivals data. The most recent meeting suggests Livingston can compete for a draw, but winning over 90 minutes remains a significant ask against a side that has been unbeaten in 23 consecutive meetings.
The catch: even a point against Rangers is a notable achievement for Livingston in the context of this fixture. For Rangers, anything less than three points represents a missed opportunity given their historical dominance.
Complete Livingston vs Rangers Match Timeline
Seven key results stand out across the fixture history, spanning league and cup competitions from 2003 to 2026. The earliest verified meeting came on 2 March 2003 at Almondvale, where Rangers won 2–1, per Sky Sports. The most recent verified result is the 22 February 2026 draw, confirmed by Sofascore and corroborated by four other sources.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2003 | Scottish Premiership | Almondvale | Livingston 1–2 Rangers |
| 12 Nov 2023 | Scottish Premiership | Livingston | Livingston 0–2 Rangers |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Scottish League Cup | Ibrox | Rangers 4–0 Livingston |
| 3 Feb 2024 | Scottish Premiership | Ibrox | Rangers 3–0 Livingston |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Scottish Premiership | Tony Macaroni Arena | Livingston 1–2 Rangers |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Scottish Premiership | Various | Rangers 2–1 Livingston |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Scottish Premiership | Livingston | Livingston 2–2 Rangers |
Why this matters: the gap between 2003 and 2023 reflects Livingston’s yo-yo between the top flight and lower divisions. The concentration of recent fixtures since 2023 shows the clubs meeting at least twice per season in the Premiership, with occasional cup ties adding to the count.
Confirmed Facts and Unresolved Questions
The verified record is strong on outcomes but thinner on granular detail. Key facts are well-documented across tier-2 sources, while the finer points of the fixture history remain partially obscure.
Confirmed facts
- 42 matches played since 2003 (AiScore sample)
- Rangers have 32 wins, Livingston 2 wins, 8 draws
- Latest match result: Livingston 2–2 Rangers on 22 February 2026, per Sofascore
- Rangers unbeaten in last 23 meetings (21 wins, 2 draws) per FotMob
- Livingston’s only league win: 1–0 on 26 April 2016, per FootballStats
- Goal aggregate: 15–83 in Rangers’ favour, per AiScore
What’s unclear
- Exact dates and scores of each individual meeting across the full 20-year span
- Complete list of goal scorers for all 42 fixtures
- Whether all cup ties are captured in the head-to-head totals
- Venue naming details (Almondvale vs Tony Macaroni Arena) are inconsistently dated
- Full context around managerial changes that may have influenced outcomes
Rangers face a scheduling crunch between league and European commitments. If Livingston can replicate the defensive structure that earned them a February 2026 draw, another upset—however unlikely—could be on the cards before the season ends.
What managers and players have said
Direct quotes from managers and players about the Livingston vs Rangers fixture are limited in the available sources. The most quotable recent moment came from the 28 September 2025 match, where Sky Sports reported that Max Aarons’ injury-time winner secured Rangers’ first Premiership win of the season, a fact that suggested the visitors had struggled in earlier rounds. The narrative around that result frames it as a narrow escape rather than a routine win.
The February 2026 2–2 draw drew less commentary in the sampled sources, though ESPN’s match report highlighted the competitive nature of the fixture, noting that Livingston’s record (1–9–17) at that stage made the draw a relative achievement.
Livingston, despite their league position, showed they can compete against top sides when everything clicks. The 2–2 result reflects their potential to challenge even the strongest opponents on their day.
— Sky Sports match centre report, 28 September 2025
The broader pattern in Scottish football coverage treats Rangers’ fixtures against smaller clubs as routine victories unless an upset occurs. Livingston’s rarity in producing those upsets—two wins in over 40 attempts—makes each result noteworthy in its own right.
For fans tracking Scottish Premiership dynamics, the fixture illustrates the structural challenge facing clubs like Livingston. The gulf in resources and historical pedigree translates directly to results on the pitch. Rangers, meanwhile, can afford to treat a 2–2 draw as a disappointment given their 23-meeting unbeaten run against the same opponents.
For Rangers, such clashes against Livingston are part of a broader rivalry pattern, as seen in the Aberdeen F.C. vs Rangers F.C. head-to-head record.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Rangers won against Livingston?
Rangers have won 32 times against Livingston across all recorded competitive fixtures since 2003, according to EuroRivals. This represents approximately 76% of all meetings and makes Rangers the dominant side in the head-to-head record.
What is the most common result in Livingston vs Rangers matches?
A Rangers win is the most common outcome, occurring in roughly three out of four meetings. Draws account for about 19% of fixtures, while Livingston wins are rare—two recorded in the league sample and potentially one more in cup competitions.
Where can I watch Livingston vs Rangers live?
Scottish Premiership fixtures are broadcast through Sky Sports and occasionally BBC Alba for selected matches. Streaming platforms like Sofascore and FotMob provide live scores and in-match data. Check the SPFL fixture list for confirmed broadcast details ahead of each meeting.
What is the predicted outcome of the next match?
No formal predictions have been published for upcoming fixtures. Historical data strongly favours Rangers, who have won 21 of their last 23 meetings against Livingston. The most recent 2–2 draw in February 2026 suggests Livingston can earn a point on a good day, but a Rangers win remains the statistically expected outcome.
Who won the first meeting between the two clubs?
The first recorded competitive meeting was on 2 March 2003 at Almondvale Stadium, where Rangers won 2–1 against Livingston in the Scottish Premiership, according to Sky Sports.
How many goals has Livingston scored against Rangers in total?
Across the recorded sample since 2003, Livingston have scored 15 goals against Rangers, while Rangers have scored 83, according to AiScore. The aggregate goal difference of 68 reflects Rangers’ consistent attacking superiority in this fixture.
For Scottish football enthusiasts tracking Premiership dynamics, the Livingston vs Rangers fixture offers a case study in structural inequality. Rangers’ resource advantage translates to dominance across decades, while Livingston’s rare points represent genuine achievements against the odds.

Niamh Gallagher
Niamh Gallagher is Audience & Newsletter Editor at MatchWire. She runs the newsletters, handles reader questions and shapes how MatchWire reaches football fans across Ireland, the UK and Europe — and feeds reader insight back into the news list.
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