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Title on the line: Celtic vs Hearts!
15 May
Summary
- Celtic and Hearts battle for title on final day.
- Hearts lead Celtic by one point before kickoff.
- Celtic won controversially; Hearts won convincingly.
The Scottish Premiership title race culminates on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, with a decisive clash between Celtic and Hearts at Celtic Park. Hearts currently hold a one-point advantage at the top of the league table.
Celtic are aiming to retain their title and are on the cusp of securing their fifth consecutive league championship. Their recent form has been bolstered by manager Martin O'Neill, who has stabilized the team. Celtic also have a cup final on the horizon.
Hearts are on the verge of a historic achievement, seeking their first league title since 1960. They have had a record-breaking campaign and need only a draw to secure the championship, ending a four-decade Old Firm dominance. Hearts won their most recent encounter at Celtic Park.
In their respective midweek fixtures, Celtic secured a controversial 3-2 away win against Motherwell, with a late penalty decision proving crucial. Meanwhile, Hearts recorded a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Falkirk.
