Celtic seeks to extend lead against Hearts after Rangers draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Celtic faces Hearts this afternoon at Celtic Park in a crucial Scottish Premiership match. They aim to capitalize on a recent opportunity after Rangers drew 2-2 with Dundee, narrowing the title race gap to one point. With a win today, Celtic can stretch their lead back to four points. The atmosphere at Celtic Park is expected to be more positive following Rangers' slip-up, providing a boost as Celtic seeks to rebound from a disappointing result in Lisbon. The Jambos are recognized as a competitive side, making this a challenging fixture for the champions.
- •Celtic plays Hearts today at Celtic Park.
- •Rangers dropped points with a 2-2 draw against Dundee.
- •Celtic can extend their lead to four points with a win.
- •Celtic seeks to bounce back after a loss in Lisbon.
- •Hearts are considered a tough opponent.
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"A very welcome gift from the game at Dens Park last night, Celtic must take full advantage this afternoon against Hearts at Parkhead…Oliver Sorensen and Callum McGregor of Celtic celebrate with thei...
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