Everything You Should Know…

Everything You Should Know…

After ten months of hard work, everything culminates in four days of intense competition.

Hearts and Celtic enter their final two matches of the Scottish Premiership season with only a one-point difference after an extraordinary campaign.

The two clubs are set to face off on the final day in Glasgow, but both must navigate challenging fixtures this Wednesday first.

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While Hearts still have a chance to clinch the title before the weekend, Celtic does not. So, what should you know about this thrilling end to the season?

Premiership Title Scenarios

Scottish Premiership top three

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On Wednesday, Hearts will host Falkirk at Tynecastle, where they have remained unbeaten in the league this season, while Celtic travels to take on fourth-placed Motherwell.

If Motherwell wins and Celtic loses, Falkirk will claim the title for the first time since 1960, marking the first time a non-Old Firm club has achieved this in 41 years.

This is the only scenario that would leave the title undecided until the final day at Celtic Park.

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If Hearts secures a victory and Celtic manages only a draw in their midweek matches, Hearts would take a three-point lead and be well-positioned, albeit not totally safe.

Conversely, Celtic cannot win the title on Wednesday, even if Hearts falter against Falkirk and they triumph over Motherwell.

In such a case, O’Neill’s team would head into the final match needing at least a draw at home to secure their 14th title in 15 years.

What if Hearts & Celtic End Up Even?

If Celtic and Hearts are tied on points after their Saturday clash, the following tiebreakers will come into play:

Thus, if they finish level on points, goal difference, and goals scored, Hearts would emerge as champions due to their superior results against Celtic this season.

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In their earlier encounters, Hearts triumphed 3-1 at Tynecastle in October, followed by a 2-1 victory at Celtic Park, and managed a 2-2 draw in Edinburgh in January.

Will the Premiership Trophy Be at Tynecastle?

The Premiership trophy, medals, and champions’ board will be ready at Tynecastle this Wednesday, poised for a celebration if Hearts clinches the title.

Behind the scenes at Hearts, preparations for celebratory shirts and other memorabilia are already underway in anticipation of the moment.

Interest in Hearts’ Match

This season’s narrative surrounding Hearts has been compelling, drawing considerable international attention.

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International media from Portugal, France, and Germany have converged on Tynecastle, and with only two matches left, excitement builds for this potentially historic week for the club.

The Falkirk game will be broadcast in the United States, South America, and across Europe, with midfielder Cammy Devlin undoubtedly attracting viewers from his homeland in Australia.

The media team at Hearts has had to manage numerous requests for access to this game, with every seat sold out as fans eagerly await a momentous occasion.

How to Follow Hearts & Celtic Matches

After some contractual negotiations, Sky Sports will air both Hearts vs. Falkirk and Motherwell vs. Celtic on Wednesday.

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BBC Sport will provide live radio and text coverage on BBC Sounds as well as on the BBC Sport app and website starting at 18:00 BST.

Highlights will also be available on Sportscene on BBC One Scotland at 22:40 and on BBC iPlayer.