After 37 hard-fought league matches, the Scottish Premiership title race comes down to one final, electrifying showdown at Paradise. Celtic host Hearts in a winner-takes-all clash that will define the season.
For Martin O'Neill's men, the equation is simple: victory secures the championship trophy. But Hearts stand in their way, knowing that even a draw would hand them their first league title since 1960—a prize that would rewrite history for the Edinburgh side.
The Celtic boss has opted for continuity, naming the same starting XI that delivered a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Motherwell at Fir Park on Wednesday night. That resilience will be crucial as the Hoops look to channel that momentum into the biggest game of the campaign.
Notably, penalty-kick hero Kelechi Iheanacho starts on the bench, ready to make an impact if needed. Also among the substitutes is Callum Osmand, who returns to the matchday squad after being sidelined with injury since early November—a welcome boost for the squad depth.
Kick-off at Celtic Park is set for 12:30 PM, and fans can follow every moment of the build-up and live action via the club's Match Centre. With everything on the line, this is the kind of fixture that defines legends and creates unforgettable memories.
Celtic Starting XI: Sinisalo, Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Engels, Nygren, Yang, Maeda, Tounekti.
Substitutes: Doohan, McCowan, Iheanacho, Osmand, Oslade-Chamberlain, Saracchi, Murray, Forrest, Ralston.
Celtic vs. Heart of Midlothian | Saturday, May 16th, 2026 | 12:30 PM