Scottish Title Race Tightens as Celtic Move Level

Monday, 4 May 2026 11:28

By Mark Hanbidge

Hearts play Rangers on Monday at 5.30pm.

The Scottish Premiership title race remains finely poised after Celtic moved level on points with leaders Hearts following a 2-1 win over Hibernian.

Celtic's victory was secured by Kelechi Iheanacho, and marks their fourth consecutive league win to keep the pressure firmly on Hearts.

Hearts currently sit ahead only on goal difference, while Rangers remain in contention just four points off te pace.

Attention now turns to Tynecastle this evening (May 4th), where Hearts and Rangers face off at 5.30pm in a game that could prove decisive in shaping the destination of the title.

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