Summary

  • (FT) Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen

  • (FT) Dundee 0-1 Hearts - Clare nets only goal

  • (FT) Livingston 3-1 St Johnstone - Halkett, Sibbald & Pittman for Hosts after Shaughnessy goal

  • (FT) Motherwell 3-0 Hamilton Academical - Turnbull (2) & Hastie with goals

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  1. goal

    Brechin City 1-0 Forfar Athleticpublished at 15:15 GMT 9 March 2019

    Andy Jackson

  2. Hosts on toppublished at 15:14 GMT 9 March 2019

    Dundee 0-0 Hearts

    Dundee keep up the pressure and Scott Wright has an effort blocked.

    Moments later Nathan Ralph fires wide of the Hearts goal.

  3. Motherwell 2-0 Hamiltonpublished at 15:12 GMT 9 March 2019

    David Turnbull (pen)

    It's a second goal for David Turnbull, who passes his penalty into the bottom left hand corner with the goalkeeper going the wrong way.

    Motherwell goalImage source, BBC Sport
  4. PENALTY Motherwellpublished at 15:12 GMT 9 March 2019

    Motherwell 1-0 Hamilton

    Gboly Ariyibi gets a nudge in the side from Alex Gogic and hits the deck, and referee Andrew Dallas points to the spot.

  5. CLOSE!published at 15:10 GMT 9 March 2019

    Dundee 0-0 Hearts

    A bitty start to proceedings at Dens Park with both sets of players struggling to show any composure.

    But the hosts carve out an opening with Kenny Miller crossing for Andy Dales, whose shot is deflected over.

  6. goal

    GOAL- Partick Thistle 1-0 Dundee Unitedpublished at 15:09 GMT 9 March 2019

    Scott McDonald

  7. goal

    GOAL- Queen of the South 0-1 Invernesspublished at 15:08 GMT 9 March 2019

    Aaron Doran

  8. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 15:07 GMT 9 March 2019

    Livingston 0-0 St Johnstone

    Livingston's Steve Lawson does brilliantly to work a bit of room before unleashing a shot which is tipped on to the post by Cammy Bell.

    Almost a dream start for Livi.

  9. goal

    GOAL- Motherwell 1-0 Hamiltonpublished at 15:04 GMT 9 March 2019

    David Turnbull

    Hamilton manager Brian Rice was lauding the defensive performance of his team last time out at Aberdeen, but they are cut open far too easily in the opening minutes at Fir Park.Gboly Ariyibi passes across the box to an unmarked David Turnbull who slots home unchallenged.

    Motherwell GoalImage source, BBC Sport
  10. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 GMT 9 March 2019

    We're underway across the country, stick with us for all the action!

  11. Celtic 'can't afford complacency' - Lennonpublished at 14:57 GMT 9 March 2019

    Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

    Celtic manager Neil Lennon is not in romantic mood on his return to Celtic Park. It's business as usual. He said on Sportsound: "We've got an opportunity to extend our lead at the top of the table and that's all our focus has been on. It's brilliant to be back but I'm hoping to get the performance and the three points.

    "We can't afford any complacency or sloppiness. We're up against stiff opposition today with an excellent manager so we're going to have to play really well."

    It's Neil Lennon's first match back at Celtic Park in his second spell in chargeImage source, SNS
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    It's Neil Lennon's first match back at Celtic Park in his second spell in charge

  12. Plenty of action across the leaguespublished at 14:55 GMT 9 March 2019

    ChampionshipImage source, BBC Sport
    League OneImage source, BBC Sport
    League TwoImage source, BBC Sport
  13. McIntyre expects 'tough, physical and direct' Heartspublished at 14:51 GMT 9 March 2019

    Dundee v Hearts (15:00)

    Dundee manager Jim McIntyre told BBC Scotland: "It's always a tough, physical battle against Hearts but we shouldn't forget they've got very good players as well.

    "We've only won once this season at home, it's not been good enough. We've already proven this season by going to Tynecastle and winning that we're more than capable of getting a result today."

    Jim McIntyreImage source, SNS
  14. Hastie's head not turned - Robinsonpublished at 14:49 GMT 9 March 2019

    Motherwell v Hamilton (15:00)

    Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says Jake Hastie will continue to start for Motherwell despite speculation linking him elsewhere, saying he is confident his mind is still on the job.

    He tells BBC Scotland: "At the moment he [Hastie] is very focused. He's a young lad, has attracted a lot of attention, and there's no reason to take him out of the team. If that changes then we'll deal with it.

    Robinson calls today's game with Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton a "massive game".

    He said: "We have to be at the top of our game. If you're not, you can get your bum bit very quickly in football."

    Jake Hastie (centre left) warms up ahead of Motherwell against HamiltonImage source, SNS
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    Jake Hastie (centre left) warms up ahead of Motherwell against Hamilton

  15. 'Don't be afraid to win' - Ricepublished at 14:46 GMT 9 March 2019

    Motherwell v Hamilton (15:00)

    Hamilton head coach Brian Rice says his message to his team is to go out and win the Lanarkshire Derby.

    He told BBC Scotland: "I said to the lads in a meeting I had with them, 'Motherwell went six games in a row undefeated. Why can't that be us?' Don't be afraid to win."

    "I've prepared for this game mentally for 10 days. We're four points above bottom spot, and I want to be seven ahead by tonight."

    Hamilton boss Brian RiceImage source, SNS
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    Hamilton boss Brian Rice

  16. 'We've got our work cut out' - McInnespublished at 14:44 GMT 9 March 2019

    Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

    Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes believes his team can get a result at Celtic Park, despite a few key injuries. He said on Sportsound: "Gary (Mackay-Steven) and Niall (McGinn) were ruled out yesterday. We've tried to be as positive as we can, we've got enough speed in the team which you need.

    "We're not going to get it our own way today, we'll need to be resolute. But we also need to know what we're doing when we get the ball up to Sam Cosgrove and James Wilson."

    Derek McInnes arrives at Celtic ParkImage source, SNS
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    Derek McInnes arrives at Celtic Park

  17. Levein targets 'strong' end to seasonpublished at 14:41 GMT 9 March 2019

    Dundee v Hearts (15:00)

    Hearts manager Craig Levein told BBC Scotland: "We're a bit mixed against Dundee, the last time we were up here we won 3-0 but we lost at Tynecastle, which is unusual for us.

    "I think they'll play a 4-4-2, we'll play a 4-4-2. It's almost a match-up and might come down to just each individual player being better than their opponent. And if we can get more than half the team doing that we should've a good chance of winning.

    "There's a lot of teams in with a chance, the top six hasn't been decided yet so there's still teams fighting for that.

    "Celtic are unfortunately starting to pull away a little bit now but it's really important for us that we finish the season strongly; see if we can get into Europe - that would be our aim but we need to be good in the remaining matches."

    Craig LeveinImage source, SNS
  18. Holt looking for Birthday treatpublished at 14:38 GMT 9 March 2019

    Livingston v St Johnstone (15:00)

    John Barnes
    BBC Scotland

    Gary Holt is looking for the ideal birhday present from his players against St Johnstone. The Livingston manager is 46 today and he hopes he has a victory to celebrate this afternoon. Holt has made one change to his starting line up with Scott Robinson replacing Stevie Lawless.

    Saints have gone eight games without a win since they last beat Livi at McDiarmid Park in January so they too are looking for a change in form.

    Just one alteration for Livingston after their last-gasp loss at St Mirren last weekend. Scott Robinson starts in place of Stevie Lawless who drops to the bench.

    Shaun Byrne is back in the Livi squad after his suspension, but has to settle for a place on the bench.

    Tommy Wright makes two changes to the side that lost 2-1 to 10-man Hibs at McDiarmid Park, with Tony Watt and Liam Craig both dropping to the bench, QPR-loanee Sean Goss and Danny Swanson come in to replace them.

    Gary HoltImage source, Getty Images
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    Holt's side have not scored in either of their previous league fixtures against St Johnstone this season

  19. Lennon's second first game at Celtic Parkpublished at 14:35 GMT 9 March 2019

    Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

    Jonathan Sutherland
    BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

    It's Neil Lennon’s first match at Celtic Park since returning for his second spell as manager, he’s sure to get a warm welcome back from the home fans and you get the sense this will be a moment he will really relish.

    The hope from a Celtic point of view will be they can extend their lead over Rangers to 10 points with victory over Aberdeen this afternoon.

    The Dons are 16 points behind the champions and the focus for them in terms of the league is catching Rangers.

    But the question is how much will the huge Tuesday night Scottish Cup quarter-final replay away to Rangers play a part in terms of their approach to this game today, especially with a few injury concerns.

  20. Celtic going for 10...points clearpublished at 14:33 GMT 9 March 2019

    Celtic v Aberdeen (15:00)

    Celtic have the chance to move 10 points clear in the Premiership if they beat Aberdeen this afternoon. You would hazard that they'll fancy their chances too, given their record against the Dons.

    In the last two and a half seasons Derek McInnes' side have beaten Celtic just once , and that came on the last day of last season at Celtic Park as they clinched second spot. Andrew Considine scored the winner in a 1-0 win.

    Andrew Considine celebrates scoring as Aberdeen beat Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park on the final day of last seasonImage source, SNS
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    Andrew Considine celebrates scoring as Aberdeen beat Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park on the final day of last season.