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Hearts have the chance to win the Premiership on Wednesday night
TL;DR
Hearts have a chance to win the Premiership on Wednesday night, potentially crowning a new champion in Scotland for the first time since 1985. The title race has narrowed down to Hearts and Celtic after recent matches.
Key points
- Hearts have a chance to win the Premiership on Wednesday night
- New champion possible in Scotland for the first time since 1985
- Celtic defeated Rangers 3-1 in a recent match
- Hearts drew 1-1 with Motherwell, narrowing the title race
- Title race now down to Hearts and Celtic
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Hearts have the chance to win the Premiership on Wednesday night
The 2025/26 Premiership season has been a memorable one with the Old Firm faltering early on before late surges look to halt Hearts' title bid. However, tomorrow evening we could see a new champion in Scotland for the first time since 1985.
Last weekend we saw the three contenders officially narrowed down to two. Celtic defeated rivals Rangers 3-1 at home in a game that included a genuinely extraordinary overhead kick from Daizen Maeda.
There was even more Celtic joy since Hearts were unable to defeat Motherwell with the game finishing 1-1 – a result that has cut the gap to one point with two games to play.
How the title can be decided on Wednesday
Although we have one point separating the leaders Hearts with Celtic right now, the title can be decided on Wednesday night.
The one thing Derek McInnes' team knows is that they need to win, regardless of anything else. It won't be easy of course, but at home to Falkirk they should find a way through – perhaps helped by newly crowned Player of the Season, Cláudio Braga.
Should the Jambos play their part then it depends on how Celtic have fared away to Motherwell. We already mentioned that Hearts couldn't win there at the weekend but if the Bhoys fall to a defeat and Hearts win then the title is all over and we'll have a non-Old Firm title winner for the first time in over four decades.
Q&A
What do Hearts need to do to win the Premiership on Wednesday?
Hearts need to secure a victory in their match on Wednesday night to clinch the Premiership title.
When was the last time a team other than Celtic or Rangers won the Premiership?
The last time a team other than Celtic or Rangers won the Premiership was in 1985.
How did Celtic and Rangers perform in their recent match?
Celtic defeated Rangers 3-1 in their recent match, boosting their title hopes.