The draw for the Scottish Premiership has unveiled exciting match-ups, culminating in a critical title decider where Celtic will host Hearts on the season’s final day. This pivotal clash has the potential to be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Key Matches Influencing the Title Race
As the league campaign enters its final stretch, Hearts currently trail Rangers by just one point and Celtic by three. Before the split, they face matches against Motherwell, Falkirk, and St Mirren. Hearts, aiming for their first top-flight title since 1960, will play two matches at home and three away. Their campaign kicks off with the final Edinburgh derby against Hibernian on April 26, which is set to be aired live on Sky Sports.
Following the derby, Hearts will host Rangers on May 4 and travel to Motherwell on May 9, both of which will also be broadcasted live. They will conclude their season at home against Falkirk on May 13, just before facing reigning champions Celtic at Parkhead on May 16.
Rangers, managed by Danny Rolle, are equally engaged in the title race, with three of their last five fixtures away from home. Their first match after the split is against Motherwell on April 26. This is followed by a significant away fixture against Hearts on May 4 and a crucial Old Firm rivalry with Celtic at Celtic Park on May 10, both available for viewing on Sky Sports. The season then wraps up for Rangers with a home game against Hibernian on May 13 and an away matchup against Falkirk on May 16.
European Qualification Contenders
The battle for European spots is also heating up, as the fourth-placed team will secure a position in the Conference League Qualifiers—an opportunity currently led by Motherwell. Despite facing three defeats in their last four outings, Jens Bertel Askou’s squad remains three points ahead of Hibernian, who will be competing for that coveted fourth place when they meet Motherwell at Easter Road on May 16.
Motherwell’s upcoming fixtures include an away match against Rangers on April 26, followed by meetings with Falkirk on May 2, Hearts on May 9, and Celtic on May 13—all significant games that could impact their European ambitions.
Meanwhile, Hibernian will contend with their Edinburgh rivals Hearts on April 26 and face Celtic on May 3, both broadcast live. They will conclude their season against Rangers at Ibrox on May 13. If Celtic triumphs in both the league and the Scottish Cup, it could open the door for both Motherwell and Hibs to qualify for European competition.
Relegation Dynamics
The relegation battle is equally fierce, with Livingston only managing one league win this season, leaving them eleven points adrift of safety. After their match against Dundee United before the split, they will face a tough schedule against St Mirren (April 25), Aberdeen (May 1), Dundee (May 9), Dundee United (May 12), and Kilmarnock (May 17), all crucial if they wish to evade relegation back to the Championship.
Kilmarnock is similarly scrutinized as they try to escape the relegation playoff positions, sitting just three points below safety. Their upcoming matches against Aberdeen, Dundee United, St Mirren, and Livingston will be critical in their fight to remain in the top division.
Notably, St Mirren and Aberdeen are positioned just above Kilmarnock, each with 30 points. The Dons, under manager Stephen Robinson, will meet Kilmarnock on April 25 and face a series of matches that include Livingston (May 1), Dundee United (May 9), and wrapping up against Dundee (May 17) to secure their standing.
Upcoming Fixtures on Sky Sports
Key matches to look forward to will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, including:
- April 25: Celtic vs Falkirk at 5:30 PM
- April 26: Hibernian vs Hearts at 4:30 PM
- May 3: Hibernian vs Celtic at 12:00 PM
- May 4: Hearts vs Rangers at 5:30 PM
- May 9: Motherwell vs Hearts at 8:00 PM
- May 10: Celtic vs Rangers at 12:00 PM
Scottish Premiership Schedule After Split
April 25
Celtic vs Falkirk, 5:30 PM – live on Sky Sports
Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock, 3:00 PM
St Mirren vs Livingston, 3:00 PM
April 26
Rangers vs Motherwell, 3:00 PM
Hibernian vs Hearts, 4:30 PM – live on Sky Sports
Dundee United vs Dundee, 2:00 PM
May 1
Livingston vs Aberdeen, 7:45 PM
May 2
Falkirk vs Motherwell, 3:00 PM
Dundee vs St Mirren, 3:00 PM
Kilmarnock vs Dundee United, 3:00 PM
May 3
Hibernian vs Celtic, 12:00 PM – live on Sky Sports
May 4
Hearts vs Rangers, 5:30 PM – live on Sky Sports
May 9
Falkirk vs Hibernian, 3:00 PM
Motherwell vs Hearts, 8:00 PM – live on Sky Sports
Aberdeen vs Dundee United, 3:00 PM
Dundee vs Livingston, 3:00 PM
St Mirren vs Kilmarnock, 3:00 PM
May 10
Celtic vs Rangers, 12:00 PM – live on Sky Sports
May 12
Aberdeen vs St Mirren, 7:45 PM
Dundee United vs Livingston, 7:45 PM
Kilmarnock vs Dundee, 7:45 PM
May 13
Hearts vs Falkirk, 8:00 PM
Motherwell vs Celtic, 8:00 PM
Rangers vs Hibernian, 8:00 PM
May 16
Celtic vs Hearts, 12:30 PM
Falkirk vs Rangers, 12:30 PM
Hibernian vs Motherwell, 12:30 PM
May 17
Dundee vs Aberdeen, 2:00 PM
Livingston vs Kilmarnock, 2:00 PM
St Mirren vs Dundee United, 2:00 PM
*Fixtures are subject to change
