AFP,  GLASGOW: Josh Windass and James Tavernier fired Rangers to a 2-0 win over Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership on Tuesday.

Windass put Graeme Murty's side ahead in the 38th minute at The Energy Check Stadium.

Partick threatened when a shot from Conor Sammon just before half-time rebounded off the post and stayed out.

But Rangers right-back Tavernier doubled the visitors' lead in the 58th minute with a 20-yard drive.

Third-placed Rangers are now within three points of second-placed Aberdeen, while Partick are one point above second-bottom Hamilton.

Curtis Main extended a prolific start to his Motherwell career as Stephen Robinson's side moved into the top six with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.