Celtic and Hearts prepare for ambitious Scottish Premiership season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
As the Scottish Premiership season approaches, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill aims to secure another title against strong competition. Last season, Hearts finished with a club record 80 points but fell just short of Celtic's 82 points, leading to a five-year title streak for Celtic. Historical data suggests champions often need around 90 points for secure title contention. Recent trends show that although high points total is typical, last season demonstrated that even 80 points can be close to enough. The upcoming season might require teams to aim for the 90-94 range to contend effectively.
- •Celtic won the title last season with 82 points.
- •Hearts set a club record with 80 points but finished second.
- •Champions since 2000 average around 91.65 points per season.
- •Recent seasons indicate a trend towards needing 90+ points for the title.
- •Celtic and Hearts are gearing up for the 2026-27 season.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — What is the magic number to win Scottish Premiership?
- 6:31 PMBBC Football — What is the magic number to win Scottish Premiership?
"Would 31 wins do it? BBC Scotland looks at the trends of Scottish top-flight champions in the 2000s.
"Would 31 wins do it? BBC Scotland looks at the trends of Scottish top-flight champions in the 2000s.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:31 PMWhat is the magic number to win Scottish Premiership?
Would 31 wins do it? BBC Scotland looks at the trends of Scottish top-flight champions in the 2000s.
- BBC FootballJul 29, 2026, 6:31 PMWhat is the magic number to win Scottish Premiership?
Would 31 wins do it? BBC Scotland looks at the trends of Scottish top-flight champions in the 2000s.
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