FORMER England goalkeeper Jack Butland endured a nightmare moment during Rangers’ clash with Falkirk as fans blasted the stopper after a costly blunder in the title race.
The 33-year-old was left red-faced after an unfortunate own goal handed Falkirk a route back into the contest during the ongoing showdown.
Jack Butland made a mess of a simple back pass into the box that led to an own goalCredit: Refer to source
The blunder gave Falkirk hope as it made the game 2-1 despite Rangers being in control before that pointCredit: Refer to source
had looked to be in complete control of the match after a dominant start away from home.
Youssef Chermiti fired the visitors into a commanding 2-0 lead and appeared to have Rangers cruising towards another huge victory.
But the momentum of the game suddenly shifted following a disastrous moment involving Butland between the posts.
failed to deal with a dangerous back pass into the box and could only turn it into his own net to gift Falkirk hope.
Supporters immediately reacted online after seeing the costly error from the experienced goalkeeper.
One fan wrote: “He’s cost us the title.”
Another supporter posted: “That is one of the worst mistakes you’ll ever see from a keeper.”
A third added: “Butland has completely collapsed this season.”
He cost us the league title btw https://t.co/yAwUuEfVJ2
— William (@willytownsly) May 16, 2026
The pressure only decreased on the Rangers stopper later in the match when Djeidi Gassama struck to make it 3-1 and take the game away from the host.
The drama in the Rangers game comes at a time the Scottish title race hanging in the balance as , with the eventual winner set to be crowned Scottish League champions. .
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