A dilemma regarding SPFL fixtures looms as Rangers and Celtic compete for the Premiership title.

Fixture schedulers in the SPFL face a unique difficulty as the fight for the Scottish Premiership title gets

closer. It becomes difficult to decide who will play at home on the last day when Rangers and Celtic are

tied for first place.

Rarely encountered in the past two decades, this scenario presents a headache for the league’s governing

body. The allure of lifting the prestigious Premiership trophy in front of a roaring home crowd adds to

the complexity of scheduling post-split fixtures—a luxury not often afforded in European leagues.

“In the best-case scenario, Palace will only need four points from 12 games to stay in the league if they

can draw and perform well against Burnley and Luton. Come on, please.

The Premier League’s relegation battle is intensifying. Everton has only collected three of the last 21

available points, which is obviously a dismal performance given what has happened off the field.

With 14 games remaining, Luton Town finds itself in the relegation zone as a result of that and an

improvement in their play.

But Palace and Nottingham Forest are also having difficulty winning games and are anxiously watching

them.

How do they navigate this conundrum? Record Sport delves into historical precedent, revealing a simple

yet logical approach. Typically, the team leading the table pre-split secures a home fixture for the final

day, except in instances where both top contenders end up playing away, as seen in memorable clashes

between Rangers and Celtic.

Reflecting on past seasons:

In 2002/03, Rangers celebrated their triumph with a home game victory against Dunfermline, clinching

the title at Ibrox despite Celtic’s efforts. 2004/05 witnessed the dramatic “Helicopter Sunday” finale,

with neither Rangers nor Celtic enjoying a home fixture, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

2007/08 saw both sides away on the final day, with Celtic sealing the title with a win at Tannadice.

In 2008/09, despite Celtic’s home advantage, Rangers emerged victorious away against Hearts,

overturning the deficit.

2010/11 saw Celtic falter at home against Inverness Caley Thistle, allowing Rangers to snatch the title at

Rugby Park.

In 2021/22, with Rangers trailing by six points, Celtic secured a home game against Motherwell,

reinforcing their favorites’ status for the title.

With each season providing its own twists and turns, the race for Premiership glory remains

unpredictable. As Rangers and Celtic vie for supremacy, the final day fixture allocation adds another

layer of intrigue to an already captivating contest.

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