Rangers pair sign loans with Queen's Park as part of co-op deal

Queen's Park have secured the loan signings of two Rangers youngsters this week as part of a fresh co-op agreement between the clubs. The move sees Aiden McCallion and Lewis Stewart arrive at Lesser Hampden for the 2026-27 SPFL Championship campaign, with the Spiders now the third club in Rangers' development network after Raith Rovers.

What’s behind the loan moves?

The Ibrox side ended their previous co-op deal with Raith Rovers and have wasted no time in activating the new arrangement. Both McCallion and Stewart will spend the season at Queen’s Park, where they’ll chase first-team football in the second tier. They’ll also retain access to Rangers’ academy setup, training and playing alongside the Gers’ youth ranks while gaining competitive minutes with the Spiders.

McCallion, 18, captained Rangers’ under-19s last season and made his first-team debut on the final day against Falkirk under Danny Rohl. Stewart, 19, spent last term on loan at Alloa Athletic-another Rangers-linked club-and was named the Wasps’ Player of the Year and Fans’ Player of the Year after 33 appearances and three goals. Now he steps up to Queen’s Park seeking a fresh challenge alongside McCallion.

Why it matters for Queen’s Park

For Queen’s Park, the loans add quality and experience to a squad chasing a top-six finish in the Championship. With the Spiders sitting sixth on 41 points from 36 games and 36 points behind leaders St Johnstone, every bit of first-team game time counts. Their last result came on 1 May 2026, a 1-1 draw at Partick Thistle, and recent form reads 0W-3D-2L across the last five outings.

The arrivals give manager John McGlynn extra options in midfield and attack. Both loanees arrive with pedigree from Rangers’ academy and recent competitive minutes, which should help them slot straight into the first XI. For Queen’s Park, it’s a chance to blood young talent without the full transfer cost-a key part of their long-term plan in the Championship.

What comes next for the loanees?

McCallion and Stewart will report to Lesser Hampden ahead of the new season and are expected to feature prominently under McGlynn. Their dual access to Rangers’ academy keeps their development aligned with the Gers, while the Championship step up offers a stiffer test than League One. If either impresses, a permanent move could follow-though both sides will focus first on the league race, where Queen’s Park trail the play-offs by six points with 10 games left in the campaign.