Rangers Held to 1-1 Draw by Jagiellonia After Prelec Equaliser

Rangers Held by Jagiellonia After Second-Half Equaliser

Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by Jagiellonia at Ibrox in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday, August 13, 2026. L. Shankland’s first-half penalty gave the hosts the advantage, but N. Prelec equalised after the interval to earn Jagiellonia a share of the result.

Shankland Gives Rangers First-Half Lead

Rangers made the stronger start and were rewarded in the 19th minute when L. Shankland converted from the penalty spot. The finish gave the Glasgow side a 1-0 lead and provided an important response after their most recent pre-match result had been a loss.

The early goal shaped the opening half, with Rangers protecting their advantage through to the interval. Jagiellonia, who arrived with a win in their latest match, went into half-time behind but remained within one goal of changing the direction of the contest.

Jagiellonia Respond Through Prelec

Jagiellonia’s response arrived in the 65th minute through N. Prelec. A. Klynge supplied the assist, allowing Prelec to finish a move that brought the visitors level at 1-1 and removed Rangers’ advantage.

The equaliser changed the balance of the match at a crucial stage of the second half. Rangers could not restore their lead, while Jagiellonia held firm after recovering from the early setback to secure a draw away from home.

Disciplinary Incidents Shape the Second Half

The second half also featured a series of disciplinary incidents as the match became more closely contested. T. Romanczuk was booked for Jagiellonia in the 46th minute, shortly after the restart, before B. Vital received a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

A. Klynge, who had played a decisive role in the equaliser, was cautioned in the 70th minute. Rangers then saw V. Dragojevic and D. McInnes booked in the 73rd minute, adding further tension to the closing stages as both teams competed to avoid defeat.

Draw Leaves Both Sides Level on the Night

The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw, leaving Rangers and Jagiellonia level on the night. Rangers had led for much of the match after Shankland’s penalty, but Prelec’s second-half goal ensured that Jagiellonia’s improved performance was reflected on the scoreboard.

No current standings data is available for either team, so the precise effect on their positions in the relevant Europa League qualifying table cannot be established. In form terms, Rangers followed their previous loss with a draw, while Jagiellonia extended the momentum of their recent win by avoiding defeat in Glasgow.