Scottish Premier League 2026/2027 Soccer / Football
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Kasper Schmeichel retires at 39
27.5.26 Celtic
Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement at age 39 after failing to recover from a serious shoulder injury suffered while playing for Denmark national football team. The Celtic goalkeeper, who had been sidelined since February, said medical specialists advised he could not return to top-level football. Schmeichel retires after a decorated career that included Premier League and FA Cup success with Leicester City, 120 international caps for Denmark, and two Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic.
O'Neill plays down Tierney injury concern
25.5.26 Celtic
Celtic defeated Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda, Arne Engels and Kelechi Iheanacho. Kieran Tierney was forced off late with an injury scare, though manager Martin O'Neill downplayed concerns and praised his recent performances. Tierney is still expected to join Scotland national football team for the upcoming World Cup.
Knoester sidelined with kneecap fracture
21.5.26 Aberdeen
Aberdeen defender Mats Knoester suffered a broken bone in his kneecap during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Dundee and will be out for eight to ten weeks. Manager Stephen Robinson confirmed there is no ligament damage and expects Knoester to return in time for the start of next season. The injury is another setback for the Dutch centre-back, who had only recently returned from a three-month layoff due to a neck injury sustained in January.
Bartley resigns as Livingston manager
8.5.26 Livingston
Marvin Bartley has stepped down as Livingston manager following the club's relegation from the Premiership. Despite improving performances after replacing David Martindale earlier this year, the Lions managed only two league wins all season and finished 12th. Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield has been appointed interim manager for the final three matches of the season.
| Team | Pts | GD | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | St Mirren | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Falkirk | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Dun. Utd. | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Motherw. | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Kilmarno. | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Aberdeen | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Hibernian | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Hearts | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Dundee | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
| 1 | St.John. | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 (0) |
Scottish Premier League stats
| Home wins | 0% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 0% |
League format : Scotland : Premier League 2026/2027
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) contains 12 teams. During the first phase of the season, each team plays three matches against each opponent, twice away and once at home, or twice at home and once away. After 33 games, the league splits into two groups of six, according to their points earned.
The top six teams contest for the championship and European competitions, with the bottom six battling to retain their top flight status. So, the top six play each other once more, as the bottom six clubs, making 38 games total. Points achieved during the first phase of the season will be carried forward to the second phase, but the teams in the bottom group can finish no higher than seventh in the league.
After completing a season, the Premiership champion gains qualification to the Champions League group stage, whilst the second-placed team enters the qualifying rounds. The bottom-placed club is relegated and swaps places with the winner of the Scottish Championship. The Premiership club in eleventh place enters a relegation play-off.