Falkirk vs Hibernian: latest news

• Livingston's Immediate Return to Championship Confirms Premiership's Brutal Reality

  Livingston's relegation after managing just two wins in 35 Premiership matches represents one of Scottish football's most catastrophic campaigns. The West Lothian club's immediate return to the Championship, despite a mid-season managerial change, highlights the growing gulf between Scotland's top two divisions and raises serious questions about the viability of promotion without significant investment.

  2 May 2026

• Lennon fury as Dunfermline forced into fixture pile-up before Scottish Cup semi-final

  Neil Lennon has blasted the SPFL after Dunfermline were forced to play three matches in seven days before their Scottish Cup semi-final against Falkirk. The Championship side's giant-killing run faces its toughest test yet as they battle fixture congestion that their Premiership opponents have avoided.

  21 Apr 2026

• Falkirk Target St Mirren's Scott Tanser in Bold Premiership Squad Building Strategy

  Falkirk have made St Mirren's Scott Tanser their top summer target as the Championship leaders build a squad for potential Premiership football. The 31-year-old left-back's experience and free agent status make him an ideal signing for the ambitious Bairns.

  21 Apr 2026

• Rangers captain Tavernier left in limbo as title race reaches crucial stage

  Rangers captain James Tavernier has revealed he hasn't been offered a new contract despite 11 years at the club and 13 goals this season. With just five games left in a thrilling three-way title race, the 34-year-old's admission that he doesn't know if he'll be at Ibrox next season creates a massive distraction at the worst possible time.

  20 Apr 2026

• Dundee United Build A-League Pipeline as Rawlins Becomes Third Australian Signing

  Dundee United have secured their third pre-contract signing from Australia's A-League, with Melbourne Victory defender Joshua Rawlins agreeing a summer move. The 21-year-old right-back's arrival signals United's innovative recruitment strategy targeting the Australian market as they prepare for their Scottish Premiership return.

  20 Apr 2026

• SFA Extends Michael Stewart Ban to Hampden Car Park in Unprecedented Press Freedom Attack

  The Scottish FA has banned pundit Michael Stewart not just from Hampden Park but from the car park outside, forcing Premier Sports to scramble for coverage solutions during Celtic's semi-final. The unprecedented escalation reveals a governing body more interested in silencing critics than addressing legitimate concerns about officiating standards.

  19 Apr 2026

• Scotland Women Leave Belgium Frustrated as Mindset Shift Signals World Cup Hope

  Scotland's frustration at drawing 0-0 in Belgium reveals a transformed mentality under Melissa Andreatta. A team that once celebrated survival against higher-ranked opposition now demands victory, signalling they could finally break their World Cup qualifying curse.

  19 Apr 2026

• McCoist Accuses Celtic of 'Running' Scottish Football After Fixture Controversy

  Ally McCoist has accused Celtic of 'running the league' after the fixture computer handed them four home games in their final six matches, while Rangers face four away trips. The controversy adds extra spice to a thrilling three-way title race with Hearts leading Rangers by one point and Celtic three points behind.

  19 Apr 2026

• Motherwell's Title Dreams Crumble as Askou Refuses to Set European Qualification Target

  Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou admits his players "miss winning" as they cling to fourth place by just three points. The Steelmen have won just once in eight matches after going unbeaten until March, transforming from title contenders to a team desperately fighting for European qualification.

  19 Apr 2026

• Celtic Cave to Green Brigade as Title Race Pressure Mounts

  Celtic have ended their five-month suspension of the Green Brigade ultras group just in time for crucial title run-in fixtures including the Old Firm derby and a potential championship decider. The convenient timing exposes how dependent the club has become on their most controversial supporters, with safety concerns taking a back seat to atmospheric needs.

  19 Apr 2026

• Falkirk's Top-Six Finish Creates Scottish Premiership Fixture Crisis

  Falkirk's unexpected top-six finish has created an unprecedented fixture imbalance in the Scottish Premiership that could determine European qualification. The SPFL's rigid split system faces its biggest test as teams may receive unequal home fixtures in the season's crucial final phase.

  19 Apr 2026

• Neil Lennon Sets Up Potential Celtic Showdown as Dunfermline Reach First Scottish Cup Final Since 2008

  Neil Lennon has guided Championship side Dunfermline Athletic to their first Scottish Cup final in 16 years after a penalty shootout victory over Falkirk. The achievement sets up a potential clash with his former club Celtic and mentor Martin O'Neill, adding an emotional dimension to what could be one of Scottish football's greatest underdog stories.

  18 Apr 2026

• Scottish Premiership's Budget Reality Forces Hearts and Aberdeen to Hunt for Bargains

  Hearts' pursuit of French third-tier midfielder Tom Renauld and Aberdeen's interest in 32-year-old Martin Boyle expose the harsh financial realities facing Scottish Premiership clubs. These budget-conscious moves signal a dramatic shift from competing for young European talents to searching for undervalued veterans and lower-league bargains.

  18 Apr 2026

• Falkirk and Dunfermline Complete Stunning Revival One Win from Scottish Cup Final

  Falkirk and Dunfermline, both playing in League 1 within the last two years, meet at Hampden on Saturday with a Scottish Cup final place at stake. The rivals have engineered stunning revivals under John McGlynn and Neil Lennon, with the winner ending trophy droughts stretching back 58 and 69 years respectively.

  18 Apr 2026

• Lennon Backs Falkirk Boss McGlynn for Celtic Job Before Cup Semi-Final Clash

  Neil Lennon has endorsed Falkirk manager John McGlynn for the Celtic job ahead of their Scottish Cup semi-final clash on Saturday. The former Celtic boss described McGlynn as "one of the best coaches in the game" after his remarkable success taking Falkirk from League One to the Premiership top six.

  17 Apr 2026

• Celtic's Goalkeeper Scramble Exposes Transfer Strategy Vacuum

  Celtic's pursuit of free agent Jon McCracken and Preston's Daniel Iversen to replace Joe Hart reveals a club torn between ambition and austerity. The contrasting goalkeeper targets, alongside interest in Hibernian's Miguel Chaiwa, expose the lack of coherent transfer strategy as the champions operate under interim management.

  17 Apr 2026

• Aberdeen stare down unthinkable first relegation after 123 years of top-flight football

  Aberdeen's 123-year stay in Scotland's top flight is under serious threat after Saturday's defeat at St Mirren left them just three points above the relegation play-off spot. With one win in 16 matches and institutional chaos behind the scenes, one of Scottish football's traditional powerhouses faces an unthinkable drop to the Championship.

  14 Apr 2026

• Rangers' 14-goal blitz hands them crucial mathematical edge in Scotland's tightest title race

  Rangers' 14 goals in three matches have created a five-goal cushion over Hearts in the tightest Scottish title race in years. With five games remaining and only three points separating the top three, goal difference could determine the champion for the first time in recent memory.

  12 Apr 2026

• Scottish Football's European Crisis Deepens as UEFA Spots Vanish

  Scotland's UEFA coefficient collapse means their European qualification spots drop from five to potentially fewer after 2027-28. The decline creates harder qualification paths, longer betting odds, and a vicious cycle of reduced revenues and weaker squads that threatens Scottish football's continental relevance.

  10 Apr 2026

• Celtic Bring Back Banned Ultras as Title Race Reaches Boiling Point

  Celtic have lifted their suspension of the Green Brigade ultras after five months, timing the controversial group's return perfectly with their desperate push to overturn a three-point deficit in the title race. Manager Martin O'Neill admits the banned supporters will provide a crucial "boost" as the defending champions face a knife-edge run-in.

  10 Apr 2026