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Hearts Surge to Top, Defeating Celtic 3-1

10/26/2025

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Summary

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Hearts defeated Celtic 3-1 to top the Scottish Premiership and extend their lead to eight points.
This is the first eight-point cushion Hearts has held since the 2005-06 season.
Dane Murray (Celtic) scored an own goal.
Alexandros Kyziridis (Hearts) and Lawrence Shankland (Hearts) added goals.
Hearts will face St Mirren on Wednesday to become the first non-Old Firm champion since Aberdeen in 1985.

History

Historical Context

In the 1984-85 season, Aberdeen won the Scottish Premier Division, ending a 27-year dominance by Celtic and Rangers, finishing seven points ahead of Celtic. This marked the last time a non-Old Firm club claimed the title, a feat Hearts now seeks to replicate as they lead the current season, potentially reshaping Scottish football's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Hearts defeated Celtic 3-1 to top the Scottish Premiership and extend their lead to eight points.
This is the first eight-point cushion Hearts has held since the 2005-06 season.
Dane Murray (Celtic) scored an own goal.
Alexandros Kyziridis (Hearts) and Lawrence Shankland (Hearts) added goals.
Hearts will face St Mirren on Wednesday to become the first non-Old Firm champion since Aberdeen in 1985.

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