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Hearts Lead Surprise Title Charge as SPFL Fixtures Revealed
7 Apr
Summary
- Hearts, Celtic, and Rangers are in a three-way race for the title.
- Post-split fixtures were announced for the Scottish Premiership.
- Several teams face potential relegation in the bottom half.
The Scottish Premiership title race is set for a thrilling conclusion, with Hearts, Celtic, and Rangers vying for the championship. The SPFL's announcement of post-split fixtures on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, has intensified the competition. Hearts, surprisingly leading the league for much of the season, will face Rangers on Monday, May 4, in a crucial encounter. Celtic and Rangers could still face each other in a potential title-deciding Old Firm clash on Sunday, May 10, though the SPFL typically avoids such fixtures due to policing concerns.
The league's top 12 teams will divide into two sections of six after the upcoming 33rd round of fixtures. The final matches for the top six are scheduled for Saturday, May 16, while the bottom six will conclude their campaigns the following day, Sunday, May 17. Several clubs in the lower half of the table are facing the threat of relegation, adding further drama to the season's end. The Premiership will have a two-week hiatus for international fixtures before resuming on April 25.
