Crucial Matchups Shape the Title Race Debate
The Scottish Premiership has released its post-split fixture list. Broadcasters have already confirmed several live matches. The schedule sets up a tense finish across May.
Title race tightens
Hearts top the table by one point over Rangers and by three over Celtic. The Jambos chase their first top-flight crown since 1960.
Hearts play Hibernian away on April 26, then host Rangers on May 4. They meet Motherwell on May 9, host Falkirk on May 13, and finish at Celtic on May 16.
Rangers and Celtic run-ins
Danny Röhl’s Rangers face three away matches in their final five fixtures. They host Motherwell on April 26, go to Tynecastle on May 4 and visit Celtic Park on May 10.
Martin O’Neill’s Celtic have three home games in those last five. They welcome Falkirk on April 25, host Rangers on May 10 and end with Hearts at Parkhead on May 16.
European spots up for grabs
Fourth place earns a Conference League qualifying spot. Motherwell lead that battle, sitting three points clear of Hibernian.
Motherwell meet Rangers on April 26, Falkirk on May 2, Hearts on May 9 and Celtic on May 13. Their fixture at Hibernian on May 16 could decide European qualification.
David Gray’s Hibernian travel to Celtic on May 3 and visit Rangers on May 13. Both clubs maintain a route to Europe if cup and league results align.
Falkirk’s hopes
Falkirk need to recover eight points on Motherwell for an automatic spot. They can still reach Europe by winning the Scottish Cup.
John McGlynn’s side secured a top-six place for the first time in 31 years. They also feature in the Cup semi-finals.
Relegation fight explained
Livingston have managed one league win this season. They sit 11 points from safety and face a crucial run of fixtures.
The Lions meet St Mirren on April 25, Aberdeen on May 1, Dundee on May 9, Dundee United on May 12 and Kilmarnock on May 17.
Kilmarnock, St Mirren and Aberdeen
Kilmarnock are three points behind those above them. Their remaining fixtures include Aberdeen on April 25 and the home game versus Livingston on May 17.
St Mirren and Aberdeen are level on 30 points. Stephen Robinson’s Dons play Kilmarnock on April 25 and host St Mirren on May 12.
Notable local clashes
Dundee and Dundee United meet on April 26 at Tannadice. The city rivals aim to finish the season strongly.
Dundee sit two points clear of the drop zone. Dundee United are five points better off but missed the top six.
Selected live broadcasts
- April 25: Celtic vs Falkirk, 5.30pm — live on Sky Sports
- April 26: Hibernian vs Hearts, 4.30pm — live on Sky Sports
- May 3: Hibernian vs Celtic, 12pm — live on Sky Sports
- May 4: Hearts vs Rangers, 5.30pm — live on Sky Sports
- May 9: Motherwell vs Hearts, 8pm — live on Sky Sports
- May 10: Celtic vs Rangers, 12pm — live on Sky Sports
Full post-split schedule
Filmogaz.com has published the complete fixture list. Key dates run from April 25 to May 17.
Fixtures remain subject to change. Teams and broadcasters may alter kick-off times in the coming weeks.
These crucial matchups will shape the title race and provoke intense debate among supporters. Every result could prove decisive in the final weeks.
