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Hearts Lead Celtic by One Point in Title Decider

5/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Hearts host Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday, a match that will decide the Premiership title.
Hearts lead Celtic by one point and have a 60.7 % chance to win versus Celtic’s 39.3 %.
Hearts can clinch the title on Wednesday by beating Falkirk if Celtic loses at Motherwell.
Celtic’s 3-1 Old Firm win secured a Champions League second-qualifying-round spot, prompting Sky Sports to broadcast the Hearts-Falkirk match under a SPFL agreement.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Scottish Premier League broke away from the SFL, and the following season Celtic stopped Rangers from a record-breaking tenth straight title. Rangers, under Dick Advocaat, reclaimed the crown on 2 May 1999 with a 3-0 win at Celtic Park. The 2024 race echoes that rivalry, as Hearts now lead Celtic by one point.

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Story summary

Hearts host Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday, a match that will decide the Premiership title.
Hearts lead Celtic by one point and have a 60.7 % chance to win versus Celtic’s 39.3 %.
Hearts can clinch the title on Wednesday by beating Falkirk if Celtic loses at Motherwell.
Celtic’s 3-1 Old Firm win secured a Champions League second-qualifying-round spot, prompting Sky Sports to broadcast the Hearts-Falkirk match under a SPFL agreement.

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