1896–97 Rangers F.C. season

The 1896–97 season is the 23rd season of competitive football by Rangers.

Overview
Rangers played a total of 22 competitive matches during the 1896–97 season. They finished third in the Scottish League Division One with a record of 11 wins from 18 matches.

The club won the Scottish Cup that season. A 5–1 victory of Dumbarton on 20 March 1897 saw them win the trophy for only the second time in the club's history.

Results
All results are written with Rangers' score first.