Celtic secured their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title in a chaotic final-day showdown against Hearts, winning 3-1 at Celtic Park. The victory cut Hearts' lead to eight points, but the match was marred by a pitch invasion from Celtic supporters with stoppage time still to play, prompting Hearts players to head for the tunnel and never return.
Hearts had led the league since September and needed only a point to claim their first title in 66 years. Lawrence Shankland headed them ahead from a corner in the first half, but Celtic equalised through an Arne Engels penalty after a handball decision. The game turned in the second half as Celtic pushed forward, with Daizen Maeda scoring the decisive goal from a cross by Callum Osmand.
The win was sealed by a third goal that triggered hundreds of fans to flood the pitch, confronting Hearts players and forcing the visitors to retreat to the dressing room. The match was abandoned with stoppage time remaining, and Hearts later departed under police escort. The Scottish Professional Football League is expected to investigate the incident.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill praised his team's resilience after a run of seven consecutive wins in April and May secured the title. Hearts manager Derek McInnes expressed disappointment at the chaotic ending, highlighting his side's dominant season. The result leaves Celtic with a chance to complete a double in next Saturday's Scottish Cup final.
