Scottish Premiership Fixtures: Celtic Close to Title as Relegation and European Races Heat Up

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Celtic Poised for Glory as Premiership Split Fixtures Unfold

So much drama still lurks in the Scottish Premiership split, but at the very top, it looks like a coronation party might be coming early. Celtic are only one point away from wrapping up their fourth title in a row—a reward for their relentless consistency all season. Brendan Rodgers’ side could make it official as soon as April 26, when they take on Dundee United. Imagine lifting the trophy with two games to spare; that’s the kind of dominance the Glasgow club has flexed.

The big Scottish Cup semi-final against St Johnstone still hangs in the balance too, making a domestic treble very much on the cards for Rodgers and his players. The plan? Seal the league, win the cup, and show off more silverware to the Parkhead faithful by mid-May. If everything aligns, Celtic will get to parade their latest league title at home on May 17, when they welcome St Mirren for their final top-six clash—a fitting stage for a season’s worth of celebration.

Celtic’s relentless run hasn’t just set the tone at the top. Their victory march means other big stories are bubbling beneath them in the table, and nobody can look away.

Battles for Europe and Survival Spark Crucial May Showdowns

Look further down the table and there’s no shortage of genuine tension. Hibernian, Dundee United, and Aberdeen are fighting tooth and nail for third place. Why does it matter? Because that final podium spot might mean a European night next year—big games, big money, bragging rights. For Hibs, their May 3 meeting with Dundee United will be a proper six-pointer: win, and one club grabs the driver’s seat heading into the last round. The following week, St Mirren and Aberdeen battle on May 10, which could reshape the entire race. Every point counts, and with the final top-six fixtures all scheduled at the same time on May 17, expect nerves through the roof and plenty of twists.

The scrap at the bottom is every bit as fevered, with just six points separating the league’s basement dwellers. St Johnstone prop up the table, but Dundee, Ross County, and Kilmarnock are so close that one bad weekend changes everything. Throw in the fact that Hearts and Motherwell—clubs used to being higher up—could get sucked into the play-off panic if things go wrong, and you’ve got late-season intrigue that’s box office.

Hearts, in particular, have a unique route to next season’s European lineup. After missing out on the top six, their only hope is to win the Scottish Cup, with Aberdeen waiting in the semifinals. It turns every cup game into an all-or-nothing gamble for them and their fans.

• April 26 – Dundee United vs Celtic, kick-off 12:30pm
• May 3 – Hibernian vs Dundee United, 3:00pm, third place at stake
• May 10 – St Mirren vs Aberdeen, a crucial clash for Europe
• May 17 – Final top-six matches, all games kicking off at 12:30pm
• May 18 – Last day for bottom six, every game at 3:00pm

This year’s schedule has thrown up quirks too. St Mirren made the top six, while Motherwell’s unbalanced fixture list leaves them with fewer home games, which is rarely ideal when you’re fighting for your place. But that’s football post-split: the drama isn’t just at the summit. From possible titles and trebles to scrapping for survival, the next month will rip up scripts and probably spark more headlines than anyone expects.