A few weeks ago I explained how the title race could be decided by goal-difference or even a one off play-off match at a neutral venue at the end of May.
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. If you missed the article or want more detail on how it all works, then you can read it here:
Each week, I have been providing completely made-up results for the remaining fixtures in order to force several different outcomes, and displaying them in a graphic. After Hearts beat Rangers, this now removes the possibility of a playoff match between the two; as Hearts would now have the head to head advantage. Some other results, namely Rangers winning the league by any means, are now much more unlikely - but still possible.
In this week’s edition I have removed some outcomes, but included a new scenario “Still alive on the final day”; these are the results required to ensure all three teams can still win the league on the final day.
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.
If Celtic or Rangers win the league, it will be on the final day. Only Hearts may have the opportunity to win the league in matchweek 37, depending on this weekend’s results.
THE SCENARIOS
All teams can still win the final on the final day
Hearts win the title on goal difference
Celtic win the title on goal difference
Rangers win the title on goals difference
There can longer be a playoff match between Celtic and Hearts or Rangers and Hearts because Hearts will always win any head-to-head. This is because they have two wins and one draw against Celtic, and three wins and one loss against Rangers.
Reminder: the determination of league position in the SPFL is by:
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