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McCoist Predicts Rangers Win as Title Race Tightens

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ally McCoist predicts Rangers will likely win the Premiership on May 16.
Hearts lead the league while Celtic sit one point behind, two ahead of Rangers and hold a better goal difference.
Celtic must win their final four games, including a 3-1 win over Falkirk on April 26, 2026 that left Benjamin Nygren with 19 goals and seven assists, to stay in the title race.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 Rangers secured their ninth straight Scottish league title, matching Celtic’s earlier record of nine consecutive championships. The following season Celtic denied Rangers a tenth title, winning the championship on the final day. That historic duel set the pattern of alternating dominance that still shapes the SPL rivalry today.

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Story summary

Ally McCoist predicts Rangers will likely win the Premiership on May 16.
Hearts lead the league while Celtic sit one point behind, two ahead of Rangers and hold a better goal difference.
Celtic must win their final four games, including a 3-1 win over Falkirk on April 26, 2026 that left Benjamin Nygren with 19 goals and seven assists, to stay in the title race.

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