Motherwell travel to Ibrox this weekend with a chance to make club history against a Rangers side in an unfamiliar home slump.
According to a statistical preview from AOL, Rangers have lost each of their last three home league games. Another defeat would mark the first time in the club's long history they have suffered four successive home league losses. This context makes Motherwell's visit one of the most intriguing fixtures of the Premiership weekend.
Can Motherwell break a 66-year streak?
A victory for Motherwell would not only extend Rangers' miserable run but also secure something the club has not managed since April 1960: successive league victories over the Glasgow giants. The Fir Park side have already shown they can win at Ibrox, having taken three victories from their last five visits. That matches their total from the previous 59 trips, a record of W3 D7 L49 that shows the scale of the challenge historically.
Stuart Kettlewell's team arrive in strong attacking form. They have scored eight goals in their four Premiership games this season, their best return at this stage since the 2019-20 campaign. The last time they netted more after four matches was in 2005-06, when they hit ten. This offensive output is a key reason they sit 5th in the Premiership with 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws and a loss. Their goal difference stands at +3, having scored 8 and conceded 5.
What threat does Lawrence Shankland pose?
The main danger for the Motherwell defence will be Lawrence Shankland. The Rangers forward has a formidable record against the Steelmen, having scored 10 Scottish Premiership goals against them. He comes into the match with three goals in his last two league appearances, making him the obvious focal point for the home attack. Containing him will be a primary task for a Motherwell back line that will be without several key figures. The club's current injuries list includes Callum Hendry, Johnny Koutroumbis, Jordan McGhee, Paul McGinn, and Oscar Priestman.
Despite Shankland's threat, recent history between the sides favours the visitors. Rangers have only won one of their last six league meetings with Motherwell. That solitary win was a narrow 1-0 victory back in December 2025. The overall dynamic suggests this is far from a foregone conclusion, especially with Rangers' confidence at home seemingly fragile.
Where does this fit in Motherwell's season?
This match is a significant test in the early phase of Motherwell's campaign. Sitting 5th, they are already 7 points behind leaders Celtic in the title race, highlighting the importance of picking up points wherever possible. A positive result at Ibrox would provide a massive boost ahead of a tough run of fixtures. Their next assignment is an away trip to face 2nd-placed Heart of Midlothian on December 12th, a game you can see on the full fixtures schedule.
The team's current standings position reflects a solid start, but consistency against the traditional top sides will be needed to maintain it. The absence of multiple defenders means others in the squad will need to step up in a high-pressure environment. Motherwell's chance to rewrite a piece of their history books rests on exploiting Rangers' current vulnerability and maintaining their own productive form in front of goal.
