Celtic to Face Hearts on the Season's Final Day as Post-Split Schedule is Announced
The final matchday of the season will see Celtic host Hearts, a potential title decider, as the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures have been unveiled. Hearts, currently leading the league by a single point over Rangers and three points over Celtic, have a challenging run-in with two home games and three away matches. Their journey begins with the last Edinburgh derby of the season against Hibernian on April 26, followed by a home match against Rangers on May 4, and then away to Motherwell on May 9, with both games broadcast live on Sky Sports. Hearts will then face Falkirk at Tynecastle Park on May 13 before concluding the season against Celtic at Parkhead on May 16. Rangers, under Danny Röhl, will play three of their last five matches away from home, starting with a home game against Motherwell on April 26. They then travel to face Hearts on May 4 and Celtic on May 10, with both matches live on Sky Sports. Rangers' final home game will be against Hibernian on May 13, before they end the season at Falkirk on May 16. Celtic, the current champions, will have three home games in their last five matches, commencing with Falkirk on April 25, live on Sky Sports. Martin O'Neill's team then visits Hibernian on May 3, before hosting Rangers on May 10, both broadcast on Sky Sports. They will then face Motherwell at Fir Park on May 13, leading up to their season-ending clash with Hearts. The team that finishes fourth will secure a spot in the Conference League qualifiers, a position currently held by Motherwell, who are three points ahead of Hibernian. Despite recent losses, Motherwell's lead in the race for fourth place remains, with upcoming matches against Rangers, Falkirk, Hearts, Celtic, and Hibernian. Hibernian, managed by David Gray, will take on Hearts and Celtic in crucial matches, both live on Sky Sports, as they strive to secure a European place. Falkirk, though eight points behind Motherwell, remains in contention for a European spot through the Scottish Cup. Livingston faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation, with a significant gap to safety. Their run-in includes matches against St Mirren, Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United, and Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock, three points adrift of safety, will face Aberdeen, Dundee United, St Mirren, Dundee, and Livingston in their quest to avoid the relegation play-off spot. St Mirren and Aberdeen, tied on points, will engage in a crucial match on May 12 as they fight to stay above the relegation zone. Dundee and Dundee United, though above the relegation battle, aim to conclude the season on a positive note, with their city rivalry match on April 26 being a highlight.