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Scottish Premiership title permutations as Celtic arrange remaining day shootout vs Hearts

Celtic’s dramatic late victory over Motherwell means the Scottish Premiership title will probably be selected the ultimate day.

Celtic should win in opposition to Hearts to retain the title (Picture: Getty)

  • Hearts lead by one level: Following their 3–0 win over Falkirk, Hearts sit high of the league with 80 factors. Celtic’s win retains them in second with 79 factors. Since each groups received, the hole stays at a single level heading into the ultimate weekend of the 2025/26 season.

  • The winner-takes-all decider: The schedule has arrange a final-day shootout between Celtic and Hearts at Celtic Park. As a result of the hole is just one level, the winner of this match will probably be topped Scottish Premiership champions, no matter aim distinction or earlier outcomes this season.

  • Hearts can win with a draw: Since Hearts maintain a one-point benefit, a draw within the remaining match would even be adequate for Derek McInnes’ aspect to safe their first league title since 1960. This could formally break the 41-year Previous Agency duopoly held by Celtic and Rangers.

  • Celtic should win: For Celtic to safe their fifth consecutive title, solely a victory will suffice. A win would put them on 82 factors, leapfrogging Hearts (who would stay on 80). Something lower than three factors ends in Celtic dropping their standing as champions.

  • Rangers out of the race: Regardless of their long-standing dominance alongside Celtic, Rangers’ 2–1 loss to Hibernian tonight leaves them on 69 factors. They’re mathematically incapable of catching both Hearts or Celtic, confirming they may end the season in third place.

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