Rangers and West Ham United played to a 0-0 draw in a friendly match held at Ibrox Stadium. The pre-season fixture saw both teams create opportunities, with Rangers particularly dominant in attack.
The match, which took place on Sunday, 26 July 2026, had a kick-off time of 16:00. Supporters attending the game were advised on various logistical details, including stadium entry procedures and parking arrangements.
Match Action at Ibrox
The first half concluded without either side finding the back of the net, despite an intense start to the game. Rangers pressed high early on, while West Ham also sought to create danger.
In the initial minutes, Rangers applied pressure, and West Ham earned a corner, which was subsequently cleared by the defence. Rangers continued to push, with Gassama delivering a cross that was cleared, and Aasgaard having a shot blocked.
West Ham also had an early opportunity when Taty Castellanos had a shot saved. As the first half progressed, Rangers maintained control, exchanging passes in the attacking half and earning a corner that was cleared. The game was briefly stopped for treatment to Diomande following a collision.
Towards the end of the first half, the pace of the game slowed slightly. Rangers continued to hold possession, while West Ham focused on defending to maintain the draw, occasionally reaching the attacking third.
The second half began with Rangers making several changes, including Shankland, Antman, Chermiti, and Neil entering the game. West Ham also made substitutions, with Potts, Earthy, Orford, and Ajala coming on for Kanté, Ward-Prowse, Lamadrid, and Taty Castellanos.
West Ham continued to make changes, with Casey, Cornet, Marshall, Mayers, and Golambeckis replacing Mavropanos, Bowen, Walker-Peters, and Pablo Felipe. Hermansen and Kilman were among the players who remained on the field for West Ham.
Rangers also introduced Bajrami for Diomande and Chukwuani for Aasgaard. Despite these changes and continued efforts from both sides, the match concluded with no goals scored.
Supporter Information and Stadium Logistics
For the match, season ticket smartcards were not active, and supporters used e-tickets or QR codes. Turnstiles opened at 14:30. Due to an increased ticket allocation for the visiting team, entry to the Broomloan Stand was expected to take longer than usual.
Supporters seated in the Broomloan Front were directed to turnstiles 62-66, while those in the Broomloan Rear could use turnstiles 57-61. Those with tickets for the Club Deck could enter via turnstiles 19-23 at the east and 50-56 at the west staircases.
Matchday parking was limited due to a reduction in on-site capacity, with no general supporter parking available for purchase or payment at the gate. Supporters parking within the stadium footprint were required to enter via the Broomloan Road entrance and park no later than 95 minutes before kick-off.
The Rangers Charity Foundation conducted a bucket collection for Honeypot children’s charity during the fixture. Ibrox Stadium operated as a cashless venue, accepting card payments only at kiosks for food and drinks.
The Rangers Fan Zone, presented by Park’s Motor Group, offered live entertainment, a bar, and food stalls, with entry free upon showing a valid match ticket. The venue also housed the Rangers Store and Edmiston House Café, which opened at 10:30.
Designated half-time smoking zones were available in all areas of the stadium except the Main Stand and Club Deck. The Subway was scheduled to close at 20:00 on Sunday, with the last train departing Ibrox for the city centre at 19:32.
Source: rangers.co.uk
