Aberdeen vs Rangers has always been a mouthwatering fixture in Scottish football. But this week’s meeting will have Dons fans salivating like never before.
Never has there been a greater time in recent memory for unbeaten Aberdeen to get one over their rivals from Glasgow given how impressive they’ve been under Jimmy Thelin.
Couple that with Rangers’ underwhelming start to the season and that the massive pressure that engulfs manager Philippe Clement at the moment, Aberdeen have a real opportunity to grasp.
The Dons remain level on points with Celtic as we approach November but the focus on Wednesday is more likely to be on how far away they can push ahead of Rangers in the table.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  CelticCeltic | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 24 | 25 |
| 2 |  AberdeenAberdeen | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 25 |
| 3 |  RangersRangers | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 19 |
Six points currently separate the two teams with Aberdeen in second. To open up a nine-point gap, which is very much a realistic prospect, could have serious ramifications for Rangers’ title challenge this season and for Clement’s job security – music to the ears of Aberdeen fans!
It’s one of the most anticipated Premiership fixtures of the season so far. So here, Not The Old Firm has everything you need to know about Aberdeen vs Rangers including how to watch live on TV, the latest team news, the appointed officials and more.
Aberdeen vs Rangers kick-off time
Aberdeen face Rangers on Wednesday, October 29 at Pittodrie in the Scottish Premiership. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT due to the clash being broadcast live on TV.
Aberdeen vs Rangers TV channel
You can watch Aberdeen vs Rangers on the Sky Sports Football channel provided you have a subscription. Their coverage begins at 7:15pm GMT which is 45 minutes before kick-off.
Aberdeen supporters living outside the UK and Ireland can watch the big clash live via RedTV provided they have an international subscription.
If you are out and about, you can listen to live BBC Sportsound radio commentary of the game.
Aberdeen team news
Kevin Nisbet is an injury doubt for Aberdeen with manager Thelin confirming that it is a ‘small issue’ but refused to rule him out entirely.
Pape Habib Gueye is out injured long-term while midfielder Dante Polvara is closing in on a return to availability.
Referee & VAR
The officials for Aberdeen vs Rangers were confirmed by the SFA. The on-field referee will be John Beaton and he will be assisted by David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell.
Don Robertson will be the VAR while Sean Carr has been confirmed as the AVAR.