Heart of Midlothian lost 3-1 to Celtic on May 16, 2026, in a Scottish Premiership title decider, leaving them 3 points behind the leaders. Celtic's victory secured their position at the top of the table.
Where he fits in the current squad
Arne Engels scored a penalty in the 45+4 minute, while Daizen Maeda added a goal in the 87th minute and Callum Osmand struck in the 90+8 minute. Lawrence Shankland scored for Heart of Midlothian in the 43rd minute. Celtic's record was 26 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses, with 82 points, while Heart of Midlothian's record was 24 wins, 8 draws, 6 losses, with 80 points. Celtic had 66% possession, compared to Heart of Midlothian's 34%.
How the fixture fits into the season
The match was a Scottish Premiership fixture and the title decider for the Scottish Premiership. Heart of Midlothian had 2 shots on goal, 14 total shots, 6 fouls committed, 0 yellow cards, 1 corner won, and 2 saves. Celtic had 5 shots on goal, 12 total shots, 10 fouls committed, 3 yellow cards, 9 corners won, and 2 saves. The match was played on May 16, 2026.
What the data says about the current form
League standing: 5th in Premiership, 3 pts, 1W-0D-1L from 2 games, recent form WL. Goals this season: 5 scored, 2 conceded (+3 goal difference). Title race: 3 points behind leaders Celtic. Currently sidelined: Ageu, Craig Halkett, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Stephen Kingsley.
Where to find more on the squad
Heart of Midlothian's full squad can be viewed on our squad page, and their upcoming fixtures are listed on our fixtures page. The current standings are available on our standings page, and injury updates are on our injuries page.
What's next for Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian will look to bounce back from this result as they prepare for the next phase of the season. Their current form and position in the league suggest they are in contention for a European spot, but they need to maintain their winning streak to stay in the race.
