The Scottish Premiership’s post-split fixtures have been announced, highlighting crucial matches impacting the title race as the season draws to a close. Live broadcasts on Sky Sports will feature several pivotal encounters that could determine the league champion and European spots.
Current Title Race Standings
As the season approaches its climax, Hearts lead the standings, just one point ahead of Rangers and three clear of Celtic. Hearts aim to clinch their first top-flight title since 1960. The upcoming fixtures are crucial for all three clubs as they vie for dominance.
Key Fixtures for Title Contenders
- Hearts:
- April 26: Away against Hibernian
- May 4: Home match versus Rangers
- May 9: Away against Motherwell
- May 13: Home game against Falkirk
- May 16: Away match versus Celtic
- Rangers:
- April 26: Home against Motherwell
- May 4: Away against Hearts
- May 10: Away at Celtic Park
- May 13: Home against Hibernian
- May 16: Away against Falkirk
- Celtic:
- April 25: Home against Falkirk
- May 3: Away at Hibernian
- May 10: Home match against Rangers
- May 13: Away at Motherwell
- May 16: Home against Hearts
European Qualification Battle
In addition to the title race, the competition for European football is heating up. Motherwell currently occupies the fourth spot, which assures qualification for the Conference League qualifiers.
Remaining Matches for European Contenders
- Motherwell:
- April 26: Away against Rangers
- May 2: Home match versus Falkirk
- May 9: Home against Hearts
- May 13: Away at Celtic
- May 16: Home against Hibernian
- Hibernian:
- April 26: Home against Hearts
- May 3: Home against Celtic
- May 13: Away at Rangers
Relegation Struggle
The relegation battle complicates the final stretch of the season. Livingston is currently struggling, sitting 11 points from safety with only one league victory this year. Their upcoming fixtures include crucial matches to avoid relegation.
Remaining Matches for Relegation Contenders
- Livingston:
- April 25: Away against St Mirren
- May 1: Home against Aberdeen
- May 9: Away at Dundee
- May 12: Home against Dundee United
- May 17: Away against Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock:
- April 25: Away against Aberdeen
- May 2: Home against Dundee United
- May 9: Home against St Mirren
- May 12: Home against Dundee
- May 17: Away against Livingston
Live Broadcast Schedule
The following fixtures will be broadcast live on Sky Sports:
| Date | Match | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 25 | Celtic vs Falkirk | 5:30 PM |
| April 26 | Hibernian vs Hearts | 4:30 PM |
| May 3 | Hibernian vs Celtic | 12:00 PM |
| May 4 | Hearts vs Rangers | 5:30 PM |
| May 9 | Motherwell vs Hearts | 8:00 PM |
| May 10 | Celtic vs Rangers | 12:00 PM |
The excitement continues in the Scottish Premiership as teams fight for the title, European spots, and to avoid relegation. Every match counts in this thrilling conclusion to the season.
