Rangers fans' TV boost for Europa League play-off with Alashkert

Rangers fans will be able to tune in to the crucial second leg of their Europa League play-off which will determine Steven Gerrard's European fate.

James Tavernier in action for Rangers (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Avoiding defeat in Armenia against Alashkert will ensure a fourth consecutive Europa League group stage campaign, while defeat could send the Scottish champions into the new UEFA Europa Conference competition’s sections.

A strong line-up is anticipated after a slender lead was established in Thursday’s first leg, settled by a second half strike by Alfredo Morelos.

Fans will be able to tune in and see Steven Gerrard’s side bid for fourth group stage appearance after the BBC secured a broadcast deal to show the game live on the BBC Scotland channel.

It will be an early start for the broadcaster which usually begins coverage (on Sky channel 876, Virgin 108) in the evening. The afternoon kick-off in Yerevan means the broadcast will begin at 3.45pm – shortly before the 4pm kick-off.

BT Sport has rights to the Europa League group fixtures.

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