On the programme but not on the pitchpublished at 19:36 BST 13 May
Rangers v Hibernian (20:00)
I wonder if we'll get an explanation for James Tavernier's absence from the Rangers squad?
Image source, SNSOn the programme but not on the pitchpublished at 19:36 BST 13 May
Image source, SNSget involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:33 BST 13 May
Good luck to Hearts tonight. Be nice to see them win the league.
Gary
Hearts winning the title would be so good, not just for them as a club, but for Scottish football as a whole. To have had only two teams win the title for 40 years is a problem.
Roberto
As a Hibs fan I hope Hearts win the league tonight. For many football fans, apart from those supporting Celtic and Rangers, this has always seemed impossible but for one half of Edinburgh there is a chance to fufil a dream.
Gary
New milestone for Premiership gatespublished at 19:31 BST 13 May
Scottish Premiership attendances are set to pass four million for the first time.
The current tally so far is 3,901,065.
"Top of the European top-flight attendances per capita league again," should make for a catchy chant.
Image source, SNSFrench connectionpublished at 19:29 BST 13 May
Motherwell v Celtic (20:00)
Just this afternoon, reports emerged suggesting Jens Berthel Askou is a target for Toulouse.
Media mischief? Maybe, but the Dane's exploits cannot have gone unnoticed beyond these shores.
Will Motherwell make another mark in title race?published at 19:26 BST 13 May
Motherwell v Celtic (20:00)
Motherwell held Hearts to a 1-1 draw at Fir Park last weekend, having beaten Rangers at Ibrox a fortnight before.
In December, they took Celtic to the cleaners in ML1, the 2-0 final score a scant reflection of their dominance.
However, that was during the disarray of Wilfried Nancy's eight-game reign which threatened to derail the champions completely.
Motherwell gaffer Jens Berthel Askou is among those being linked with Celtic after a hugely impressive first term in Scotland.
Cup defeat a warning for Heartspublished at 19:22 BST 13 May
Hearts v Falkirk (20:00)
Much of the pre-match chatter is about Motherwell making life difficult for Celtic, but not many are giving Falkirk a sniff of an upset at Tynecastle.
Hearts are unbeaten at home in the league, winning 14 of their 18 games.
The Bairns have lost their three previous league meetings with the leaders without scoring.
But they did make Scottish Cup progress after a penalty shoot-out win in Gorgie in January. That one finished 1-1 after 120 minutes.
Who is Muzza backing?published at 19:19 BST 13 May
Hibs fan Sir Andy Murray has his say.
The tennis legend caused a bit of a stooshie recently, saying it would be a good thing if Hearts held on to win the title.
He's sticking with that sentiment, but feels Celtic might just do it.
Media caption, Hearts or Celtic? Hibs fan Murray on who will win
Hottest ticket in townpublished at 19:15 BST 13 May
Hearts v Falkirk (20:00)
Fifa chuckling at the bargain basement price...
Image source, PA MediaNo need to miss a momentpublished at 19:13 BST 13 May
BBC SoundsIt is a night not to be missed at both Tynecastle and Fir Park. Here's a reminder you can also listen to live commentary on BBC Sounds - so if you're on the move, you can keep listening with the Sounds app.
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No Tavernier for Rangers, same again for Hibspublished at 19:09 BST 13 May
Rangers v Hibernian (20:00)
No Ibrox farewell for James Tavernier, with the departing Rangers skipper not in the squad for the final home game of the season.
Dujon Sterling steps in at right-back and there's a place for Thelo Aasgaard in midfield as Tochi Chukwuani makes way.
Hibs are unchanged from their win over Falkirk. Josh Mulligan is among the substitutes having been out of action since January with an ankle problem.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Josh Mulligan is fit enough to make the Hibs bench
Devlin & Milne start for Heartspublished at 19:07 BST 13 May
Hearts v Falkirk (20:00)
Hearts are boosted by the return to the starting line-up of key duo Cammy Devlin and Harry Milne.
There are four changes in total from the 1-1 draw at Motherwell, with centre-back Frankie Kent and winger Alexandros Kyziridis also brought in to start.
Jordi Altena and Stephen Kingsley drop to the bench, while Craig Halkett and Marc Leonard miss out entirely with Achilles injuries.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Alexandros Kyziridis is reinstated to the Hearts midfield
Falkirk boss John McGlynn has been forced into a defensive reshuffle for this one.
Filip Lissah and Leon McCann hobbled off in their defeat by Hibs on Saturday, while Lewis Neilson is ineligible against his parent club.
There is also no place for striker Barney Stewart.
Liam Henderson, Coll Donaldson and Sam Hart start in defence, with Ben Braggio brought into the forward line.
Three Motherwell swaps; Tounekti in for Celticpublished at 19:05 BST 13 May
Motherwell v Celtic (20:00)
Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou makes a trio of changes to the side that started their 1-1 draw with Hearts.
Tom Sparrow, Johnny Koutroumbis, and Lukas Fadinger come in, with Liam Gordon and Oscar Priestman dropping to the bench.
Defender Stephen Welsh is ineligible to face his parent club.
Martin O'Neill makes one change to the Celtic starting XI that went on to beat Rangers 3-1.
Wide forward Sebastian Tounekti comes in as Luke McCowan drops to the bench.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Lukas Fadinger is one of three Motherwell changes
'Astronomical financial gulf'published at 18:59 BST 13 May
Hearts v Falkirk (20:00)
Tom English
BBC Scotland chief sports writer on SportsoundDenigrating Hearts because Celtic have not been Celtic is grossly unfair.
Their turnover in the most recent figures is £24m; Celtic's is £143m.
Celtic have brought in between £370-420m from European football over the past 20 years, Hearts have brought in about £24m.
It's an astronomical financial gulf between the two clubs, which makes their story even better if they were to do it.
'Celtic nowhere near their level'published at 18:57 BST 13 May
Motherwell v Celtic (20:00)
Darren O'Dea
Former Celtic defender on BBC Radio ScotlandI think Celtic fans fear this game tonight more than they do Hearts.
If they can take it to Celtic Park, the atmosphere that can be created there should see Celtic over the line.
Hearts have been outstanding this season, regardless of Celtic. You cannot deny Celtic have been nowhere near their level.
LINE-UPS at Tynecastlepublished at 18:53 BST 13 May
Hearts v Falkirk (20:00)
Heart of Midlothian: Schwolow, Steinwender, Kent, Findlay, Milne, Spittal, Devlin, Baningime, Kyziridis, Braga, Shankland.
Substitutes: Fulton, Kingsley, McCart, Kabore, Borchgrevink, Forrest, Altena, Kerjota, Chesnokov.
Falkirk: Hogarth, Henderson, Donaldson, Allan, Hart, Spencer, Tait, Miller, Yeats, Broggio, Wilson.
Substitutes: Sneddon, Graham, MacIver, Cartwright, Oliver, Ross, Parkinson, Brown, Bennett.
LINE-UPS at Ibroxpublished at 18:52 BST 13 May
Rangers v Hibernian (20:00)
Rangers: Butland, Sterling, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens, Barron, Diomande, Aasgaard, Moore, Chermiti, Antman.
Substitutes: Kelly, McGuire, Aarons, Souttar, Meghoma, Chukwuani, Skov Olsen, Gassama, Miovski.
Hibernian: Sallinger, O'Hora, Hanley, Iredale, Passlack, Barlaser, Chaiwa, Obita, Campbell, Boyle, Elding.
Substitutes: Smith, Megwa, Newell, C Cadden, N Cadden, Mulligan, Andrews, Bushiri, Scarlett, Suto.
LINE-UPS at Fir Parkpublished at 18:50 BST 13 May
Motherwell v Celtic (20:00)
Motherwell: Ward, Sparrow, O'Donnell, Koutroumbis, Longelo, Fadinger, Watt, Slattery, Just, Said, Maswanhise
Substitutes: Connelly, Gordon, Nicholson, Priestman, Ross, Booth, Thomson, Hendry, Charles-Cook
Celtic: Sinisalo, Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Engels, Nygren, Yang, Tounekti, Maeda
Substitutes: Doohan, McCowan, Iheanacho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Saracchi, Hatate, Murray, Forrest, Ralston
Long list of what-ifspublished at 18:47 BST 13 May
In a title race this close, there are always going to be so many "what-if?" moments.
Top of the Celtic list will be what if Martin O'Neill hadn't made way for Wilfried Nancy in December only for the pensioner to parachute back in a month later?
The 74-year-old is averaging 2.5 points from his 21 league games. For comparison, Derek McInnes is on 2.14.
Meanwhile, Hearts fans are still asking why referee Steven McLean denied them a spot-kick at Fir Park on Saturday night.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill arriving at Fir Park
McInnes works his magicpublished at 18:44 BST 13 May
Hearts v Falkirk (20:00)
Last season, Hearts finished seventh, a whopping 42 points behind Celtic, while Derek McInnes took Kilmarnock to ninth.
Yes, there has been a series of implosions at the defending champions, but head coach McInnes has worked wonders in his debut campaign at Tynecastle, already amassing 77 points, the biggest haul of any non-Old Firm team in the 13-year Premiership era.
McInnes was a runner-up to Celtic in three successive seasons during his time at Aberdeen. Can he go one better this time?
Image source, SNS'Celtic grinding out wins'published at 18:39 BST 13 May
Motherwell v Celtic (20:00)
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundI hope Hearts sustain and build on what they've done, because it will force Celtic and Rangers into making changes.
Celtic could win the double this year - will that change the board's mentality to say 'we're OK, we don't have to make all the changes?'
Celtic might not have produced the quality we've come to expect this season, but they have ground out results and Maeda has kicked into form at the right time.
Hearts put three past Falkirk to move within point of title
At a glance
Hearts must avoid defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday to win first title since 1960
Bullet header from Kent & Devlin's deflected strike give Hearts 2-0 lead
Spittal adds late third for Tynecastle side
ByGeorge O'Neill
BBC Sport Scotland
Hearts will be Scottish champions for the first time since 1960 if they avoid defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday after sweeping aside Falkirk at a raucous Tynecastle.
First-half goals from an unlikely duo - centre-back Frankie Kent and midfielder Cammy Devlin - and Blair Spittal's brilliant late curling strike ensured Hearts did what they needed to do on a night of high tension and high drama.
The result in Gorgie, combined with Celtic's controversial 99th-minute win at Motherwell, means Derek McInnes' side will travel to Celtic Park on Saturday knowing a draw would be enough for a scarcely-believable Premiership crown.
For a brief period in the first half, it looked as though this would be the evening Hearts fans have dreamed of.
Two goals around the half hour at Tynecastle - combined with Motherwell taking the lead - sparked joyous scenes around the Edinburgh ground.
That was in stark contrast to a nervy start on the pitch - understandable given what is at stake.
Calvin Miller thought he had given Falkirk the lead when he broke clear and found the bottom corner, only to be denied by the offside flag.
However, Kent - in the Hearts side after Craig Halkett's Achilles injury - wriggled free to power home Alexandros Kyziridis' corner and settle the home side down.
From there, Hearts took control.
Harry Milne spurned a massive chance for 2-0 but, soon after, Devlin rushed on to a loose ball in the Falkirk box and his deflected strike nestled in the back of the net.
The news of Celtic turning the game round to lead at Fir Park quietened the party atmosphere, but as news of Motherwell's leveller in Lanarkshire came through on phones around Tynecastle, the place erupted again.
The mood improved further as Spittal cut on to his left foot and found the bottom corner with a delightful finish.
But, as the Hearts players loitered on the pitch after the final whistle, news filtered through that Celtic had snatched a late winner ensure they remain within a point and that Saturday's final day is going to be epic.
Analysis: Hearts do what they need to do
The late drama at Fir Park will dominate discussions given the contentious nature of the Celtic penalty award, but McInnes was adamant in the build-up that he expected the defending champions to win their game.
The focus for Hearts was on their own business and they took care of that expertly.
From the moment Kent planted his header beyond Falkirk goalkeeper Nicky Hogarth, they were by far the better side.
Kyziridis - restored to the side after some inconsistent performances recently - teed up Kent's goal and was superb throughout.
Spittal was influential again - as he was in the post-split wins over Hibernian and Rangers - while the return of Devlin and Harry Milne was a welcome boost.
There is now one final hurdle for McInnes' side to overcome - a significant one at that. They must go to the well one final time in what has been a superb campaign - one that will go down in folklore if they get the job done.
They are unbeaten in their three meetings with Celtic so far this season - a win at Parkhead in December as well as a win and a draw at Tynecastle.
If they maintain that record, they win the league. Easier said than done.
What the managers said
McInnes on late Celtic penalty
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes: "It's going to the last game. We're delighted to be part of it. To do it, we're going to have to go and get a positive result. What a game it's going to be.
"I thought the focus and concentration of the game was really good. For us to get to 80 points with a game to go is unbelieveable shooting.
"It's great effort from everybody and I couldn't be more proud of the team for dealing with the game."
Falkirk manager John McGlynn: "I thought we started the game well. We created openings and made it nervy for Hearts for a good 20 minutes, I would say.
"Hearts came into it and put us under pressure from a corner kick, which is our Achilles heel right now. Then Hearts have their tails up, are rampant and the place is buzzing.
"Overall Hearts deserved their win. They're top of the league for a reason, have good players and are all playing together.
"We're not going to criticise our players, who have been magnificent all season. I'm proud of them for the season."
What's next for these teams?
They go head-to-head at Celtic Park on Saturday (12:30 BST), with live text updates and radio commentary available on BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website.
Player of the match
Number: 9 L. Shankland
Average rating 8.30
Number: 9 L. Shankland
Average Rating: 8.30Number: 2 F. Kent
Average Rating: 8.27Number: 89 A. Kyziridis
Average Rating: 8.25Number: 16 B. Spittal
Average Rating: 8.18Number: 10 Cláudio Braga
Average Rating: 8.14Number: 6 B. Baningime
Average Rating: 8.12Number: 25 A. Schwolow
Average Rating: 8.07Number: 14 C. Devlin
Average Rating: 7.88Number: 18 H. Milne
Average Rating: 7.85Number: 15 M. Steinwender
Average Rating: 7.82Number: 19 S. Findlay
Average Rating: 7.72Number: 3 S. Kingsley
Average Rating: 7.60Number: 23 J. Altena
Average Rating: 7.22Number: 29 S. Kerjota
Average Rating: 6.77Number: 11 P. Kaboré
Average Rating: 6.63Number: 17 A. Forrest
Average Rating: 6.26Number: 17 H. Cartwright
Average Rating: 5.19Number: 9 R. MacIver
Average Rating: 5.10Number: 29 C. Miller
Average Rating: 5.00Number: 1 N. Hogarth
Average Rating: 4.92Number: 20 C. Allan
Average Rating: 4.89Number: 27 B. Parkinson
Average Rating: 4.89Number: 5 L. Henderson
Average Rating: 4.63Number: 8 B. Spencer
Average Rating: 4.60Number: 23 E. Ross
Average Rating: 4.55Number: 42 S. Hart
Average Rating: 4.52Number: 11 B. Broggio
Average Rating: 4.52Number: 21 D. Tait
Average Rating: 4.48Number: 14 F. Yeats
Average Rating: 4.44Number: 22 K. Wilson
Average Rating: 4.36Number: 6 C. Donaldson
Average Rating: 4.13After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
Related topics
Scottish Premiership Table
On Wednesday 13th May
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Match Participants:
- Hearts, Position 1, Points 80
- Falkirk, Position 6, Points 49
2nd Phase Championship Group
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 37 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 66 | 31 | 35 | 80 |
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| 37 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 71 | 41 | 30 | 69 |
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| 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 58 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
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| 37 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 58 | 43 | 15 | 57 |
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| 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 49 |
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2nd Phase Relegation Group
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 48 | 59 | -11 | 44 |
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| 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 46 | 67 | -21 | 37 |
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| 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 54 | -25 | 33 |
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| 37 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 39 | 71 | -32 | 21 |
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- Hearts, Position 1, Points 70
- Falkirk, Position 6, Points 46
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 70 |
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| 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 35 | 24 | 67 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
- Position 3 : UEFA Europa League Qualifiers
- Position 4 : UEFA Conference League Qualifiers
Team Lineups
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home team, Heart of Midlothian
Manager: Derek McInnes
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team, Heart of Midlothian
away team, Falkirk
Manager: John McGlynn
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team, Falkirk
home team, Heart of Midlothian
Manager: Derek McInnes
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team, Falkirk
Manager: John McGlynn
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Nick Walsh
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Kevin Clancy
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Frank Connor
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Daniel McFarlane
- Fourth Official:
- Euan Anderson
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Ryan Lee
Match Stats
Key, Hearts v FalkirkBasic Stats
Overall possession
Heart of Midlothian 64.6%Falkirk 35.4%
Shots
Heart of Midlothian 12Falkirk 4Shots on target
Heart of Midlothian 4Falkirk 1Total touches inside the opposition box
Heart of Midlothian 26Falkirk 19Goalkeeper saves
Heart of Midlothian 1Falkirk 1Aerial duels won
Heart of Midlothian 34Falkirk 26Fouls committed
Heart of Midlothian 6Falkirk 17Corners
Heart of Midlothian 5Falkirk 5In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Heart of Midlothian 12Falkirk 4Shots on target
Heart of Midlothian 4Falkirk 1Shots off target
Heart of Midlothian 4Falkirk 2Attempts out of box
Heart of Midlothian 5Falkirk 1Hit woodwork
Heart of Midlothian 1Falkirk 0Total offsides
Heart of Midlothian 2Falkirk 2Distribution
Total passes
Heart of Midlothian 452Falkirk 248Pass accuracy %
Heart of Midlothian 73.9Falkirk 60.5Backward passes
Heart of Midlothian 59Falkirk 28Forward passes
Heart of Midlothian 188Falkirk 138Total long balls
Heart of Midlothian 80Falkirk 59Successful final third passes
Heart of Midlothian 97Falkirk 44Total crosses
Heart of Midlothian 25Falkirk 13Defence
Total tackles
Heart of Midlothian 13Falkirk 21Won tackle %
Heart of Midlothian 53.8Falkirk 66.7Fouls committed
Heart of Midlothian 6Falkirk 17Total yellow cards
Heart of Midlothian 1Falkirk 3Total clearances
Heart of Midlothian 27Falkirk 51Season so far
Scottish Premiership
Key, Hearts v Falkirk
League position, Heart of Midlothian 6th, Falkirk 5thTotal points, Heart of Midlothian 0, Falkirk 0
Form guide
All competitions
Hearts draw
v Motherwell
1
1
Premiership
Falkirk lose
v Hibernian
1
3
Premiership
Hearts won
v Rangers
2
1
Premiership
Falkirk won
v Motherwell
1
0
Premiership
Hearts won
v Hibernian
1
2
Premiership
Falkirk lose
v Celtic
3
1
Premiership
Hearts won
v Motherwell
3
1
Premiership
Falkirk draw
v Dunfermline Athletic
0
0
Scottish Cup
Hearts draw
v Livingston
2
2
Premiership
Falkirk lose
v Rangers
3
6
Premiership
Previous scores
All competitions
Premiership
Hearts 1 , Falkirk 0 on the 21st of February 2026
Hearts
Falkirk
21st of February 2026
Scottish Cup
Hearts 1 , Falkirk 1 on the 17th of January 2026
Hearts
Falkirk
17th of January 2026
Premiership
Falkirk 0 , Hearts 2 on the 13th of December 2025
Falkirk
Hearts
13th of December 2025
Match Facts
Hearts have won each of their last five top-flight matches against Falkirk, including all three this season without conceding.
Falkirk have only scored in one of their last seven top-flight matches against Hearts (D2 L5), netting twice but still losing in February 2010 (3-2).
After beating St. Johnstone 2-1 last season, Hearts could win their final home game in back-to-back top-flight campaigns for the first time since 2005-06/2006-07.
In Falkirk’s 17 away league games this season, they have never had the same result twice in a row (W7 D2 L8), losing 1-3 at Celtic last time out.
Lawrence Shankland has scored in both of Heart of Midlothian’s last two home league games; the last Hearts player to score in three successive home Scottish Premiership appearances was Shankland himself in May 2024.