Aasgaard leveller earns McInnes a 1-1 draw at Tannadice

Thelo Aasgaard's equaliser secured a 1-1 draw for Rangers at Dundee United, a result that gave Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager. Lachlan Rose had opened the scoring with the first goal of the Premiership season, leaving United ahead at half-time at Tannadice.

Published 31 July 2026, the fixture at Tannadice delivered an immediate talking point as the campaign began. Lachlan Rose struck to put Dundee United in front before the interval, registering the opening goal of the Premiership season. Rangers responded in the second half when Thelo Aasgaard found the net to restore parity. The draw provided Derek McInnes with his inaugural point in charge of Rangers.

Rose’s effort proved decisive in establishing an early advantage for the hosts, giving United a half-time lead at their home ground. The goal also carried added significance as the first scored in the league this season, setting the tone for the fixture. United went into the break with the slender advantage that they had earned through Rose’s finish.

Rangers’ response came after the restart when Aasgaard struck to level the game, ensuring the visitors left Tannadice with at least a share of the spoils. Thelo Aasgaard’s intervention altered the course of the match and denied Dundee United a victory. That leveller was the pivotal moment that defined the final scoreline.

For Derek McInnes, the draw represented an initial point on the board as he begins his tenure with Rangers. The outcome leaves both teams with a single point from the match at Tannadice. The 1-1 result marked a competitive opening to the Premiership season.