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www.newsnow.co.ukHearts lead the Scottish Premiership table after 33 matches, closely followed by Rangers and Celtic in a tight title race. Recent results show Hearts drawing 2-2 at Livingston to stay top, while Rangers beat Dundee United 4-2 to climb into second.[3][4]
Current Standings
As of April 15, 2026, the top of the table reflects intense competition with Hearts holding a slim edge.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | +30 | 70 | [4] |
| 2 | Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 66 | 31 | +35 | 69 | [4] |
| 3 | Celtic | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 35 | +24 | 67 | [4] |
| 4 | Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 52 | 29 | +23 | 54 | [4] |
Key Recent News
Hearts maintain their lead despite dropping points against bottom side Livingston, while Rangers overtook Celtic with a strong win over Dundee United. Celtic suffered a setback with a loss to Dundee United but remain in contention thanks to a late winner from Iheanacho at Dundee. Post-split fixtures are set, with Celtic hosting Hearts on the final day in a potential decider.[3]
Note that earlier-season final standings from May 2025 (Celtic champions with 92 points) are from the prior campaign.[1][2]