Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland in Paisley

Both managers are out of their dugouts, but Oran Kearney is by far the more animated.

The St Mirren boss has had plenty to say about some of the referring decisions and he’s had one or two words with the fourth official.

On the other hand, Steven Gerrard is standing, hands in pockets, quietly watching the match.

Having just been booked, Ryan Jack is chancing his luck by bawling into the ear of referee Willie Collum after a foul on the Rangers midfielder by Matty Willock.

Rangers look a bit aggrieved after heavy challenges on Andy Halliday and Ovie Ejaria and Ryan Jack goes into the book as he looks to take his own retribution for a thumping tackle on Danny Mullen.

Rangers are dominating possession, but after 25 minutes of play, it is only St Mirren who have forced any saves from the opposition goalkeeper.

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St Mirren manager Oran Kearney didn't just leave Northern Ireland Football League side Coleraine to move to Paisley, he also gave up his job as a PE teacher.

Today, a group of his former pupils from his old school in Ballycastle, County Antrim, are guests at the game.

Will they bring Kearney luck as he seeks his first win for the club?

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Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

Big chance for Rangers.

The second of a couple of corners from Andy Halliday finds Connor Goldson at the back post, but the centre-half sends a poor header down against a defender from a promising position.

Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

Eros is the Greek god of sensual love and desire.

Will Rangers fans love what they see of Eros Grezda in his first Rangers start?

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Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

So close again for St Mirren.

Ryan Edwards rises at the back post with James Tavernier, as the Rangers captain slips, the midfielder pounces on the loose ball and lashes a drive on target from close range on the turn.

But goalkeeper Allan McGregor is equal to the challenge again and pushes it high into the air and sighs with relief as it lands on the roof of the net.

Bringthe on Twitter: Rangers start with the "should score at least six goals" line up. A lot resting on the Hearts result in the later kick-off. #bbcsportscot

Almost an amazing goal from Stephen McGinn.

The St Mirren captain launches a shot from just inside his own half using the strong wind to his advantage.

Okay, it flies yards wide, but goalkeeper Allan McGregor would have been left stranded if that had been on target.

Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland in Paisley

Horrid weather here. Horizontal rain and howling wind. Could the conditions be a leveller?

High balls are hard to judge and we’ve seen attempted long balls not travelling very far. Could be interesting.

Rangers are quick to respond at the other end and Anton Ferdinand does well to block a thundering Ovie Ejaria drive in front of his own goal.

Alfredo Morelos is so often the Rangers saviour with his goals, but the striker's clumsy touch and challenge on Stephen McGinn gives the hosts a chance of a pop at goal.

Ian McShane's powerful curling effort is superbly touched over the crossbar by goalkeeper Allan McGregor.

Rangers captain James Tavernier quickly looks to use the swirling wind to his advantage, but the home defence scramble clear for a corner that comes to nothing.

However, it is the visitors who are playing against the strong breeze.

The wind is howling, the rain lashing and it is Rangers who kick off in their traditional blue strips.

The teams emerge from the tunnel into a noisy and busy stadium.

Here's a reminder of how the two sides start.