Scottish Premier League 2025/2026 Soccer / Football
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St Mirren sweat over George fitness
17.4.26 St Mirren
St Mirren may be without goalkeeper Shamal George for their Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic due to an ankle injury. Interim boss Craig McLeish said Ryan Mullen is ready to step in if needed.
O'Neill hopeful on Donovan and Johnston injury returns
11.4.26 Celtic
Martin O'Neill says Colby Donovan and Alistair Johnston could return for Celtic in the coming weeks despite current injury setbacks. Donovan is dealing with a hamstring issue that will keep him out short term, while Johnston has resumed training after a long absence and is progressing well, though his exact return date remains uncertain.
Osmand nears return from injury
31.3.26 Celtic
Celtic could receive a timely attacking boost with Callum Osmand nearing a return from a long-term hamstring injury, according to manager Martin O'Neill. The young attacker has been sidelined since November, but his comeback is now close and could help revive Celtic's struggling frontline as they push for silverware and fight to stay in the title race.
Trapanovski faces six-month injury layoff
30.3.26 Dundee United
Kristijan Trapanovski is set to miss up to six months for Dundee United after being told he requires knee surgery. The injury, suffered in a Scottish Cup defeat to Falkirk, rules him out for the rest of the season and likely the start of the next, leaving uncertainty over his future with his contract due to expire this summer.
Schmeichel says first surgery went well
25.3.26 Celtic
Kasper Schmeichel confirmed his first shoulder operation was successful as the Celtic goalkeeper begins a long recovery to try to extend his career. The 39-year-old, who had been playing through pain, is set to undergo a second procedure and could be sidelined for up to a year while also facing an uncertain contract situation.
| Team | Pts | GD | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 70 | 30 | 21-7-5 (33) |
| 2 | Rangers | 69 | 35 | 19-12-2 (33) |
| 3 | Celtic | 67 | 24 | 21-4-8 (33) |
| 4 | Motherw. | 54 | 23 | 14-12-7 (33) |
| 5 | Hibernian | 51 | 14 | 13-12-8 (33) |
| 6 | Falkirk | 46 | -3 | 13-7-13 (33) |
| 7 | Dun. Utd. | 40 | -9 | 9-13-11 (33) |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 33 | -15 | 9-6-18 (33) |
| 9 | Dundee | 33 | -19 | 8-9-16 (33) |
| 10 | St Mirren | 30 | -21 | 7-9-17 (33) |
| 11 | Kilmarno. | 28 | -28 | 6-10-17 (33) |
| 12 | Livingston | 16 | -31 | 1-13-19 (33) |
Last results
| 12.4 | Falkirk - Rangers | 3 : 6 |
| 11.4 | Celtic - St Mirren | 1 : 0 |
| 11.4 | Hearts - Motherw. | 3 : 1 |
| 11.4 | Aberdeen - Hibernian | 2 : 0 |
| 11.4 | Kilmarno. - Dundee | 2 : 2 |
| 11.4 | Dun. Utd. - Livingston | 3 : 2 |
Scottish Premier League stats
| Home wins | 44% |
| Draws | 29% |
| Away wins | 27% |
League format : Scotland : Premier League 2025/2026
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) contains 12 teams. During the first phase of the season, each team plays three matches against each opponent, twice away and once at home, or twice at home and once away. After 33 games, the league splits into two groups of six, according to their points earned.
The top six teams contest for the championship and European competitions, with the bottom six battling to retain their top flight status. So, the top six play each other once more, as the bottom six clubs, making 38 games total. Points achieved during the first phase of the season will be carried forward to the second phase, but the teams in the bottom group can finish no higher than seventh in the league.
After completing a season, the Premiership champion gains qualification to the Champions League group stage, whilst the second-placed team enters the qualifying rounds. The bottom-placed club is relegated and swaps places with the winner of the Scottish Championship. The Premiership club in eleventh place enters a relegation play-off.