Rangers Football Club, based in Glasgow’s Govan district, is a Scottish professional football team in the Scottish Premiership. It was established in 1872, and it is the fourth-oldest club in Scotland.
Rangers boast an incredible record in Scottish football, with 55 league titles, 34 Scottish Cup victories, and 27 League Cup wins.
Additionally, the club has won the domestic treble on seven occasions. Rangers clinched the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972 and reached the UEFA tournament finals.
The fierce rivalry with Celtic, known as the Old Firm, is a plus to their fan base, with over 600 supporters’ clubs in 35 countries.
However, here is the list of the top 5 Rangers FC’s biggest wins in the history of the club;
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- Rangers 14 – 2 Blairgowrie, Scottish Cup 20 January 1934
- Rangers 14 – 2 Whitehill Scottish Cup 29 September 1883
- Rangers 10–0 Hibernian 24 December 1898
- Rangers 13 0 Possilpark 6 October 1877
- Rangers 13–0 Uddingston 10 November 1877
Let’s dive into the games.
1. Rangers 14-2 Blairgowrie Scottish Cup 20 January 1934
Rangers football club has recorded some fantastic wins through the ages, and one of these triumphs was a 14-2 victory over Blairgowrie, which is the club’s biggest win in the Scottish Cup.
The first-round draw brought Blairgowrie to the Ibrox Stadium.
Despite Blairgowrie’s qualification through the Scottish Qualifying Cup, the difference in class between the two sides was obvious.
Rangers’ iconic forward, Jimmy Fleming’s special talent was quite rare as he netted nine goals in a single match, setting the Rangers’ record for the most goals scored in a game.
Despite facing a strong opponent, Blairgowrie managed to breach Rangers’ defense and score twice, a feat that no other club accomplished in that year’s Scottish Cup run.
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2. Rangers 14-2 Whitehill Scottish Cup 29 September 1883
Rangers’ historic 14-2 win over Whitehill in the 1883-84 Scottish Cup is their second biggest win after their 14 – 2 victory against Blairgowrie in 1934.
The 1883-84 Scottish Cup, officially known as the Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, marked the 11th season of Scotland’s most popular football knockout competition.
Queen’s Park emerged as the winner, winning their seventh title, as the final against Vale of Leven had to be renounced due to player illness.
I remember that the defending champions Dumbarton encountered a shocking exit in the first round, becoming the first team unable to retain the cup, as they were knocked out by Renton.
Amidst a fiercely contested Scottish Cup campaign, Rangers put out to make their impact, and the clash against Whitehill proved to be a historic goal fest.
With lots of football skills, they found the back of the net a remarkable 14 times, demonstrating their goal accuracy. In the end, Whitehill fought back and scored two goals against the Rangers.
3. Rangers 10-0 Hibernian 24 December 1898
The 1898-1899 season saw Rangers achieving a level of excellence that remains outstanding to this day.
Facing Hibernian at their home ground, Kinning Park, Rangers played the game like no other, and as a result, this was their biggest home win in the league.
Alex Smith netted four goals in the game, and in the end, Hibernian conceded ten without reply.
The importance of this triumph was the fact that Rangers went on to complete the entire league campaign undefeated, notching up victories without a single draw.
The 10-0 demolition of Hibernian was the crowning moment of a league campaign that remains one of Rangers’ most memorable games in history.
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4. Rangers 13-0 Possilpark 6 October 1877
The early years of Rangers Football Club are like the Modern Manchester City team with exceptional talents, recording great performances.
On October 6, 1877, Rangers opened a page in Scottish football history with a record margin of victory, smashing Possilpark in the first round of the Scottish Cup.
Seriously, Rangers matched this astounding 13-0 scoreline just over a month later in the same Scottish Cup tournament. But despite their impressive performances, Rangers’ cup journey ended in the fourth round.
5. Rangers 13–0 Uddingston 10 November 1877
From the inception of Rangers Football Club in 1872, their presence as a real gem in football, especially in domestic competitions, has been absolute.
This dominance is vividly demonstrated by their record-breaking victories, achieving one of their biggest-ever margins of victory, an incredible 13 goals, on three occasions during their Scottish Cup campaigns between 1877 and 1889.
Possilpark, Uddingston, and Kelvinside Athletic were the tragic team of Rangers’ ruthlessness, each suffering a 13-0 thrashing in October 1877, November 1877, and September 1889, respectively.
These outstanding wins explained the Rangers’ dominance and success during this era.
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Conclusion
Yeah, history has made us understand how fantastic Rangers were over 100 years ago, most especially their scoring abilities.
In the Scottish Cup clashes with Whitehill in September 1883 and Blairgowrie in January 1934, Rangers set the bar higher, recording sensational 14-2 victories.
Also, the club’s historic 13-0 victories in the Scottish Cup tournaments of 1877, 1889 was a class, and I would have been a massive fan.
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