Rangers vs West Ham

The first half offered few clear chances. West Ham's James Ward-Prowse tested Rangers goalkeeper Hermansen with a low strike, while Mohamed Diomandé forced a save from West Ham's Hermansen after a sharp turn and shot in the second period. Those were the closest either side came.

Rangers made four changes at half-time — R. Naderi, Findlay Curtis, D. Gassama and C. Devlin all entered the fray. The Ibrox side added two more substitutions before the 80th minute, with T. Aasgaard (64') and M. Diomandé (80') replacing team-mates.

West Ham responded with a wave of nine changes across three stoppages (72', 85', 85'), emptying their bench entirely. M. Kanté, J. Ward-Prowse, K. Lamadrid, V. Castellanos, Pablo, K. Walker-Peters, K. Mavropanos, J. Bowen and O. Scarles all saw minutes in the second half.

There was no single decisive moment. The match was defined by its structure — both managers treated the 90 minutes as a fitness exercise, rotating personnel freely. The 0-0 scoreline reflected the disjointed nature of a game with 15 substitutions across two sides.

• Mohamed Diomandé (Rangers): The Ivorian midfielder provided the game's brightest moment, a driving run and shot that forced a save. He also won a free kick in a dangerous area.
• Hermansen (Rangers): Made a routine first-half save from Ward-Prowse and a sharp stop from Diomandé's effort, keeping a clean sheet.
• James Ward-Prowse (West Ham): Tested the Rangers goalkeeper early and delivered his usual set-piece threat before being substituted on 72 minutes.

Player of the match: Mohamed Diomandé — the closest either side came to a goal.

The 0-0 scoreline and 15 substitutions tell the story: this was about conditioning, not competition. The provider payload registers zero goals, zero cards, and zero prolonged spells of pressure. Pre-season friendlies between top-flight sides at this stage of summer typically produce low-event affairs — Rangers' 2-1 win over Saint-Étienne earlier in July was the more competitive workout. The lack of a corner count or detailed shot data in the public record reflects the closed nature of the broadcast (streamed via RangersTV and West Ham TV, not traditional television).

For Rangers, this was the final pre-season test under new manager Derek McInnes before competitive football begins. The 0-0 draw follows a 2-1 victory over Saint-Étienne and a camp that has prioritised fitness and tactical bedding-in. McInnes took charge of Rangers ahead of the 2026-27 season, and the Ibrox side remain unbeaten in pre-season.

For West Ham, the draw extends a pre-season campaign that began with a 1-1 draw against Southend United and a 5-0 win over Stevenage. Manager Julen Lopetegui continues to integrate his squad ahead of the Premier League campaign, with the Hammers yet to lose in three friendlies. The heavy rotation suggests the first XI is still being settled.

Both sides now turn to competitive action. Rangers face their opening league fixture on Friday, while West Ham continue preparations for the Premier League season.

A goalless draw that served its purpose for both managers. Fifteen substitutions ensured no flow, but no injuries either — the priority for any pre-season friendly at this stage. The scoreline is forgettable, but the fitness minutes banked will matter when the real season starts.