The Independent
·16 May 2026
Celtic v Hearts LIVE: Celtic snatch Scottish Premiership title and fans invade pitch after late goals in final day thriller

In partnership with
Yahoo sportsThe Independent
·16 May 2026

A thrilling Scottish Premiership season ended in pandemonium and disgrace as Celtic defeated Hearts to win the title in the final minutes of the decider as hundreds of fans invaded the pitch.
The Hearts players had to be escorted down the tunnel as thousands of Celtic fans spilled on to the pitch immediately after Callum Osmand made it 3-1 deep into stoppage time of their title decider.
Some confronted the crestfallen Jambos, who were called down the tunnel by club officials concerned for their safety, and the match, which was approaching the end of the indicated eight minutes of added time, did not restart.
With Celtic’s players and supporters still inside the ground waiting to lift the trophy, a 14th in 15 years, the Hearts team bus left Parkhead with players still in their match kits within 20 minutes of the full-time whistle and did not carry out their post-match media duties.
Live


Live


Live


Live

































