Why is Rangers vs St Johnstone an 8pm kick off? Live stream and tv details for Ibrox Premiership clash

Last weekend's noon kick-off vs Hibs was too soon for Philippe Clement off the back of a European game.

This week he gets the extra time he craves with Rangers' clash against St Johnstone not taking place until 8pm. The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run takes place in Glasgow on the same day and it's morning start time, coupled with the route passing close to Ibrox meant just about every major road into the stadium will be close, ruling out a more traditional afternoon kick-off.

As Record Sport exclusively revealed last month, the SPFL were forced to consider an alternative, with 5pm and 8pm starts considered. The latter was the choice in the end, meaning a late finish to the Premiership action this weekend ahead of the international break. It also means Saints fans will get a belated first look at their team under new boss Simo Valakari. The Finn was appointed as Craig Levein's successor this week and faces a tough first test in the dugout.

Record Sport has all the info you need on how to watch the game.

When is the game?

The match is on Sunday 6 October, kick-off 8PM.

What channel is it on?

Premier Sports 1 are showing this one, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.

Will there be a live stream?

Premier Sports customers will be able to follow the match live on the channel's website. Those looking to subscribe to the channel can do so HERE for a monthly fee from £10.99.

Where else can I follow the action?

You can keep up with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! We'll be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and a whole lot more.

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