Hearts Hold Celtic in Thrilling Tynecastle Draw

Football

Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts secured a 2-2 draw against Celtic at Tynecastle, maintaining their six-point lead at the top.

Hearts drew 2-2 with Celtic at Tynecastle Park on Sunday, 25 January 2026. The Scottish Premiership leaders, despite key absences, secured a late equaliser.

Benjamin Nygren gave Celtic an early lead in the seventh minute. Hearts responded after the interval, with Stuart Findlay levelling the score in the 48th minute.

Yang Hyun-jun put Celtic ahead again in the 62nd minute. However, Celtic were reduced to ten men when Auston Trusty received a red card in the 77th minute.

Claudio Braga then scored for Hearts in the 87th minute to ensure a share of the points.

The result keeps Hearts six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. Rangers moved into second place, four points behind Hearts, following their 3-0 victory over Dundee.

Hearts were without influential forward Lawrence Shankland and midfielder Cammy Devlin. Celtic are currently managed by interim boss Martin O'Neill.

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