Scottish Football Daily Digest — 16 May 2026
It's been a busy one. Here's everything worth knowing today.
Fans descend on Glasgow for title clincher
Hearts could stand to win the league for the first time in 66 years while Celtic will be fighting to retain the title.
Watch the goals as Partick Thistle reach play-off final
Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Dunfermline Athletic to reach the Scottish Premiership play-off final, where they will face St Mirren.
Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel
A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.
Man charged after Beaton put under police watch
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of a recent penalty controversy, with police confirming a man had been arrested in connection with a data leak.
Police criticise Celtic over failure to plan title party for fans
Celtic fans have previously been involved in anti-social behaviour after unofficial mass gatherings in Glasgow.
The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider
In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland.
Watch: Rangers clinch last final-day decider 35 years ago
With Hearts and Celtic on course for a potential final-day decider, we look back to 1991 when it last happened in the Scottish top flight.
Everybody wants Hearts to win – Celtic boss O'Neill
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill seems to believe "everybody wants Hearts to win" as he prepares his side for Saturday's Scottish Premiership title decider.
Hearts ready to 'rip up script' in title showdown
Head coach Derek McInnes has faith that Hearts can "rip up the script" and prevail in a "pure box office" final-day showdown at Celtic Park with the Scottish Premiership title on the line.
Rohl defends omitting Tavernier from line-up
Danny Rohl stands by his decision to deny departing Rangers captain James Tavernier a final start at Ibrox, stressing that his job is always based on what is best for his team.
That's today done. The league keeps spinning.