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Billy King (third from right) headed Rangers' late winner

Billy King came off the bench to mark his Rangers debut with a late goal and give the Scottish Championship leaders victory over Falkirk.

King, who joined Mark Warburton's side on loan from Hearts on Thursday, headed home James Tavernier's cross in stoppage time.

Blustery conditions affected both teams and chances were scarce.

Blair Alston nodded over for the Bairns early on and Tavernier had an effort saved by Danny Rogers.

The result extends Rangers' advantage over third-place Falkirk to 10 points. Hibs, who beat St Johnstone in Saturday's League Cup semi-final, are two points ahead of Peter Houston's side.

Like Rangers, the visitors named a newcomer on the bench - forward Miles Hippolyte - following his recent move from Livingston.

Alston squandered a great chance inside the first two minutes as he headed over Wes Foderingham's goal and then Tavernier's strike tested Rogers.

The Bairns keeper was also forced to scramble back and tip over his crossbar after Dean Shiels overhit his cross.

The clearest chance of the half came when Will Vaulks' fierce hit forced Foderingham to palm back into traffic and Danny Wilson blocked John Baird's rebound effort on the goal-line.

Kenny Miller did have the ball in Falkirk's net just after the restart but the striker had wandered offside.

Foderingham was again smart with his reflexes to deny Conor McGrandles' strike soon after.

Wingers King and Harry Forrester were introduced by manager Mark Warburton, with Miller and Nicky Law withdrawn, and the hosts eventually got the winner they craved when King met Tavernier's delivery.