The Jambos lost 1-0 at St Mirren on Tuesday night to open the door, while Celtic’s game at Aberdeen on Wednesday night was postponed.

Rangers captain James Tavernier scored from the penalty spot in the fifth minute after Killie defender Dom Thompson was sent off by referee David Dickinson for denying Djeidi Gassama a goalscoring opportunity.

However, the Light Blues struggled to build on that advantage against a team second bottom of the league and a lack of intensity and drive left fans restless.

Striker Bojan Miovski drove home a second in the 59th minute to lighten the mood and new signing Andreas Skov Olsen scored his first goal for the club in the 74th minute after coming off the bench.

A terrible blunder by Light Blues goalkeeper Jack Butland in the 84th minute allowed Greg Kiltie to score a consolation goal for Killie but Gers substitute Oliver Antman and Mikey Moore scored late goals to put a sheen on the scoreline.

The victory leapfrogged Danny Rohl’s side above Celtic, with Hearts due to visit Ibrox in Rangers’ next home league game.

The Ayrshire side were...