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Talking points as Premiership prepares for international break

Celtic and Hearts return to Scottish Premiership action with contrasting European fortunes, so what are the key talking points in the last fixtures before the November international break?

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:44 PM
Talking points as Premiership prepares for international break
Key Things to Know
  • The Scottish Premiership features a full round of decisive fixtures ahead of the upcoming international break.
  • Rangers can cut Celtic's lead at the top of the table to one point with a victory against St Mirren.
  • League leaders Celtic host Kilmarnock on Sunday following a midweek 3-2 Europa League win over Besiktas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Scottish Premiership enters its final round of fixtures before the international break, featuring key matchups across the table. Rangers, fresh off reaching the Premier Sports Cup final, can close the gap on league leaders Celtic to one point with a win against St Mirren on Saturday. Meanwhile, bottom-placed Hibernian visit Aberdeen after their semi-final derby victory over Hearts, with both sides seeking crucial points to revive their league campaigns.

Celtic host Kilmarnock on Sunday after recovering from a loss to Falkirk by defeating Besiktas 3-2 in European action. Elsewhere, injury-depleted Hearts face in-form Falkirk at Tynecastle, while mid-table clashes feature Dundee United against Motherwell and a Tayside derby between St Johnstone and Dundee.

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