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Scottish teams postpone league matches due to European fixtures this August

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:31 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Scottish teams postpone league matches due to European fixtures this August
Summary

All five Scottish teams participating in European competitions have decided to postpone their Premiership matches set for Saturday, 22 August. This decision is due to the qualifying play-offs for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, which will occur over the same weekend. Premiership winners Celtic, alongside Heart of Midlothian and Rangers, are guaranteed to reach this stage in Europe, while Motherwell and Hibernian's league matches will only be postponed if they advance in their current tournaments. Games that need to be rearranged will be scheduled for midweek on either 8/9 or 15/16 September.

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Key Details
  • •Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts confirmed for European play-off stages.
  • •Motherwell leads 2-0 on aggregate; Hibs lost first leg 0-2.
  • •Premiership matches on 22 August postponed except for Dundee United v Dundee.
  • •Rearranged matches are set for midweek in September.
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  • 3:31 PMBBC Sport — Scottish sides in Europe postpone league matches
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All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August.

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