Rangers moved within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts after a tense 1-0 victory at St Mirren. Tuur Rommens scored the decisive goal, capitalising on Hearts' earlier 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock to reignite their championship challenge. The win eases pressure on manager Danny Rohl following three straight away draws, while Celtic in second place also kept the heat on the leaders.

Despite controlling early possession, Rangers were frustrated by a resolute St Mirren side. Nico Raskin's clever pass set up Rommens' finish just after the half-hour, though Youssef Chermiti wasted a golden chance to double the lead. Goalkeeper Shamal George produced several key saves to keep the hosts in contention, denying James Tavernier and Ryan Naderi.

For managerless St Mirren, now 10th and level on points with Kilmarnock, the defeat deepens their relegation worries. Interim boss Craig McLeish will take encouragement from a stubborn defensive display, but the result leaves them firmly in the playoff battle. Rangers' hard-foured win maintains momentum in a three-way title race, applying immediate pressure on both Hearts and Celtic ahead of their upcoming fixtures.