A few weeks ago I explained how the title race could be decided by a one off play-off match at a neutral venue at the end of May. The article received a lot of positive feedback, and it also prompted some copy-cat articles in the mainstream media.
Due to the popularity of the article, coupled with how close the title race continues to be - I will update the ‘required results’ graphics each week, after the last match of that round has been played. If you missed the article or want more detail on how it all works, then you can read it here
Each week, I will provide completely made-up results for the remaining fixtures in order to force five different outcomes. I will produce a graphic for each outcome until that outcome becomes mathematically impossible. For simplicity I will record the winning margin in each match as being by 1 goal, unless more goals are required to force a certain scenario.
For this article, I’ve teamed up with ‘Boot & Ball’ to promote their Scotland national team playing cards.
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These will make a perfect addition to the sporrans, especially for a certain 8-hour upcoming flight many of us have in June! I will share videos of the deck of cards when my pack arrives later this week.
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THE SCENARIOS
Hearts win the title on goal difference
Rangers win the title on goal difference
Celtic win the title on goals scored
Rangers and Hearts must play a one-off match
Rangers and Celtic must play a one-off match
There cannot be a playoff match between Celtic and Hearts, because Hearts will always win the head-to-head between the two, as they have two wins and one draw against Celtic.
Reminder: the determination of league position in the SPFL is by:
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