Kilmarnock vs Rangers; Scottish Premiership
Kilmarnock vs Rangers. Scottish Premiership.
Rugby ParkAttendance11,800.
Kilmarnock 1
- K Boyd (29th minute)
- G Taylor (sent off 63rd minute)
Rangers 1
- J Tavernier (59th minute)
Scottish Premiership: Kilmarnock v Rangers match preview
Friday 26 August 2016 21:07, UK
Lee Clark is confident his new-look Kilmarnock side can take something from the visit of Rangers to Rugby Park on Friday night.
The hosts had to endure a two-legged play-off to guarantee their Premiership survival last May and Clark has brought in 15 new faces over the summer as he looks to make a fresh start.
His side have won just one of their three league games thus far but Clark said: "I believe 100 per cent we can get a positive result on Friday.
"One of the examples I've given to our players is that last weekend Burnley had just 19 per cent possession against Liverpool but they beat them 2-0.
"We're going to have to follow a similar path and make sure we do something with the ball whenever we have it and stick to the shape and the game plan when we don't."
One player who will not be involved is former Ibrox star Chris Burke who has been training with the Ayrshire club in recent days.
Clark said: "He's been looking good during his sessions with us but I don't think it would be possible for us to get him."
Miles Addison (ankle) is out after being forced off against Ross County last Saturday and Rory McKenzie is also injured.
Greg Kiltie has trained following a hamstring injury and is set to return while latest signing Dapo Kayode could also feature.
Joe Garner is primed for his Rangers debut as Mark Warburton looks to take his side four points clear at the Premiership summit.
Warburton said: "Joe has settled in very well. His on-pitch stuff is easy for us - off pitch is where our homework is done. Hopefully we get the right mix and the right blend. If we can do that, all well and good."
But Rangers are still without four injured players; midfield duo Matt Crooks (ankle) and Josh Windass (hamstring) have both returned to training but, like striker Martyn Waghorn (hamstring), they will have to wait for a first-team return.
Midfielder Jason Holt (ankle) is still confined to gym work but hopes to return to outdoor activities next week.
Watch the goals from Kilmarnock v Rangers tonight on Sky Sports News HQ from 10pm and Saturday's Premiership action on Goals Express from 6pm.