Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian suffered a 3-1 defeat to Celtic in the Scottish title decider on May 16, 2026. The match was marred by 'shameful scenes' as Celtic fans invaded the pitch, triggering a menacing atmosphere.
What happened?
Heart of Midlothian needed only a draw to win their first title since 1960, but fell short as Celtic scored two late goals.
The Heart of Midlothian players left the stadium still in their match kit, with staff not even staying for post-match media duties.
Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian
The incident has sparked outrage, with Heart of Midlothian condemning the 'shameful scenes' and calling for strong action against the abuse towards their players.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2026 |
| Score | Celtic 3, Heart of Midlothian 1 |
What comes next?
Heart of Midlothian are in contact with Police Scotland, investigating the reports of serious physical and verbal abuse towards their players and staff.
The club has stated that it is 'completely unacceptable' that their players and staff were put in that situation.
Heart of Midlothian will make no further comment at this time, as they await the outcome of the investigation.
