The Heart of Midlothian F.C. vs Celtic F.C. standings battle in the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership has produced one of the most gripping title races in Scottish football for a generation, with Hearts occupying top spot heading into the crucial final weeks of the campaign.
As things stand in March 2026, the two clubs are separated by just two points, setting up a nervy and historic conclusion to the season.
Hearts vs Celtic: The 2025-26 Table Picture
With 30 games played, Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership on 63 points, with Celtic sitting second on 61 points from the same number of games.
Hearts have posted 19 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats, scoring 52 goals and conceding 25, giving them a goal difference of +27.
Celtic have won 19 times, drawn 4 and lost 7, scoring 56 and conceding 32 for a goal difference of +24.
Hearts’ superior defensive record is the defining difference between the two sides at the summit, with the Tynecastle club having conceded seven fewer goals than Celtic over the course of the campaign.
If Hearts hold on to claim the title, it would be their first Scottish league championship since 1959-60 — a gap of over 65 years.
Heart of Midlothian F.C. vs Celtic F.C. Standings Comparison
| Stat | Hearts | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 1st | 2nd |
| Played | 30 | 30 |
| Won | 19 | 19 |
| Drawn | 6 | 4 |
| Lost | 5 | 7 |
| Goals For | 52 | 56 |
| Goals Against | 25 | 32 |
| Goal Difference | +27 | +24 |
| Points | 63 | 61 |
- Hearts lead Celtic by two points at the top of the Scottish Premiership
- Both clubs have won 19 games, but Hearts’ defensive record provides the edge
- Celtic have scored more goals but have conceded significantly more than their rivals
- A two-point gap with eight or fewer games remaining makes every match decisive
Heart of Midlothian F.C. vs Celtic F.C. Standings: The Historical H2H Context
In head-to-head fixtures between the clubs across their history, Celtic have traditionally dominated, recording the majority of wins in this fiercely contested rivalry.
Celtic have won approximately 63 of their last 89 competitive meetings, with Hearts claiming around 16 victories and 10 draws in that period.
In the current season’s direct encounters, the fixtures between the clubs have been closely contested, with each side winning at least once in league play.
Hearts’ ability to take points from Celtic has been central to their extraordinary title challenge and reflects just how far the Edinburgh club has progressed under their current management.
Full 2025-26 Scottish Premiership Table (March 2026)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 30 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 52 | 25 | +27 | 63 |
| 2 | Celtic | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 56 | 32 | +24 | 61 |
| 3 | Rangers | 29 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 51 | 25 | +26 | 57 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 49 | 23 | +26 | 53 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 48 | 35 | +13 | 47 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 43 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 46 | -10 | 33 |
| 8 | Dundee | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 46 | -17 | 31 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 42 | -12 | 30 |
| 10 | St Mirren | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 24 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 33 | 60 | -27 | 24 |
| 12 | Livingston | 30 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 31 | 59 | -28 | 15 |
- Hearts hold the Premiership’s best defensive record with just 25 goals conceded in 30 games
- Rangers sit third, six points behind Hearts but with a game in hand on their rivals
- Livingston are rooted to the bottom and face almost certain relegation
- The top-six split will lock in the title race participants as the season enters its decisive phase
