Rangers vs Alloa Athletic referee and VAR officials revealed
Things have gone swimmingly on the European front, with Rangers recently qualifying for the Champions League play-offs, although Martin knows they need to start consistently getting positive results on all fronts.
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Alloa finished top of their Premier Sports Cup group, winning all four of their games. Andy Graham's side have also emerged victorious in each of their opening two Scottish League One fixtures so far this season, defeating Stenhousemuir and East Fife.
They were knocked out of the challenge cup by Stranraer on Tuesday, however, and Rangers will be hoping the third-tier outfit are eliminated from yet another cup competition on Saturday at Ibrox.
Rangers vs Alloa Athletic referee and VAR officials revealed
Dan McFarlane will referee the match. David McGeachie and Paul McAvinue will run the lines, with Greg Aitken on VAR, assisted by Gary Hilland.
Kick-off is at 5.45pm. The match will be shown live on Premier Sports.
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