All you need to know about Premiership title race
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All you need to know about Premiership title race
"Hearts could still win it before the weekend. Celtic cannot. But what do you need to know about this unexpectedly thrilling climax to the season? Hearts host Falkirk at Tynecastle on Wednesday, where they are unbeaten in the league this season. At the same time, Celtic travel to face fourth-placed Motherwell. If Derek McInnes' side win and the reigning champions lose, they would claim the title for the first time since 1960. It would be the first time a non-Old Firm club have done so in 41 years."
"That is the only scenario that would prevent it going to the final day at Celtic Park. Should Hearts win and Celtic draw in midweek, giving the Edinburgh side a three-point lead with at least a four-goal advantage in goal difference, they would be in a strong position, but not over the line. Celtic cannot win the title before Saturday, even if Hearts lose on Wednesday and they defeat Motherwell. In that case, O'Neill's side would go into the last match needing to avoid defeat at home to win a 14th title in 15 years."
"If Celtic and Hearts end up level on points after Saturday's meeting, the following tie-breakers apply: Goal difference Goals scored Head-to-head record So if they end up tied on points, goals difference and goals scored, Hearts will win the league due to their superior results against Celtic this season. A 3-1 win in at Tynecastle in October was followed up by a 2-1 win at Celtic Park and a 2-2 draw in Edinburgh in January."
"The Premiership trophy, medals and champions board will all be nearby Tynecastle on Wednesday, primed and ready to go if Hearts do, indeed, seal the title. No doubt the people behind the scenes at Hearts will also have to sort"
Hearts and Celtic head into the final two Scottish Premiership games with only a single point separating them after an intense season. Hearts host Falkirk at Tynecastle on Wednesday and remain unbeaten in league play this season. Celtic travel to face fourth-placed Motherwell. If Motherwell win and Celtic lose, Hearts could claim the title for the first time since 1960, ending a long run for non-Old Firm champions. Celtic cannot win the title before Saturday. If Celtic and Hearts finish level on points after Saturday, tie-breakers apply in order: goal difference, goals scored, and head-to-head record. Hearts would win on head-to-head results, including wins at Tynecastle and Celtic Park and a draw in Edinburgh.
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