Hearts and Celtic set for final-day title match

Football

The Scottish Professional Football League has released the Premiership post-split fixture list, confirming a potential title decider.

Heart of Midlothian and Celtic face a potential final-day title decider in Glasgow on Saturday, 16 May. The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) announced the Premiership post-split fixtures today, which includes the meeting at Celtic Park. Both clubs occupy the top positions in the table as the league enters its final phase, according to Sky Sports.

Celtic currently lead the division, while Hearts sit in second place. The schedule ensures the two title contenders meet in the 38th and final round of matches. Before the concluding fixture, Celtic will travel to face Rangers at Ibrox on 26 April. Hearts are scheduled to host Aberdeen at Tynecastle Park during the same weekend.

The SPFL confirmed that all top-six fixtures will kick off simultaneously on the final day to maintain competitive integrity, per STV News. This arrangement follows a season where the two clubs have remained closely matched in the standings. Television broadcasters have selected several key matches for live coverage throughout the five-game concluding period.

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