Celtic to Host Hearts in Season Finale as Post-Split Fixtures are Announced
The final day of the Scottish Premiership season will see Celtic face off against Hearts, with the match being broadcast live on Sky Sports. This matchup has the potential to decide the league title. Currently, Hearts are at the top of the table, one point ahead of Rangers and three points ahead of Celtic. Before the split, Hearts will play against Motherwell, Falkirk, and St Mirren, while Rangers will face Motherwell, Falkirk, and Hibernian. Celtic, the current champions, will play against Falkirk, Hibernian, Motherwell, and then Hearts in their final match of the season. The team that finishes fourth will be guaranteed a spot in the Conference League qualifiers, with Motherwell currently leading this race. Motherwell will play against Rangers, Falkirk, Hearts, and Celtic in their remaining matches, while Hibernian will face Hearts, Celtic, and Rangers. Falkirk, who are in the Scottish Cup semi-finals, could still secure an automatic European spot if they win the competition. Livingston, who have only one league win this season, will face St Mirren, Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United, and Kilmarnock in their battle to avoid relegation. Kilmarnock, who are three points behind the teams above them, will face Aberdeen, Dundee United, St Mirren, Dundee, and Livingston in their attempt to move out of the relegation play-off spot.