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3 September 2026

Shankland brace earns Rangers 2-1 win at Falkirk as momentum builds

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Shankland brace earns Rangers 2-1 win at Falkirk as momentum builds

Lawrence Shankland scored twice as Rangers beat Falkirk 2-1, securing back-to-back victories for the new-look Ibrox side after a sticky start to the campaign. BBC Sport reported the double helped steady a team that had struggled early on for results. The win at Falkirk gives Rangers consecutive positive results and may provide a lift as they look to build momentum following their difficult opening fixtures.

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Back-to-back wins can restore confidence and momentum for Rangers after a difficult start to the campaign.

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