Hibernian faces Celtic at Easter Road on May 3, 2026. A win for Hibernian could help their rivals Hearts in the Scottish Premiership title race. The match kicks off at 12:00pm.
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill expects a tough match against Hibernian. His team could go level on points with Hearts if they secure a victory. However, Hibernian head coach David Gray is focused on winning despite the implications for Hearts.
Key facts:
- Celtic’s clash will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, starting coverage at 11:30am.
- Celtic striker Tomas Cvancara is injured and will miss the rest of the title run-in.
- Hibernian is six points behind Motherwell with four games remaining in the season.
- Celtic has had three different managers this season and aims for a potential 14th title in 15 seasons.
Hibernian fans feel conflicted about wanting their team to win against Celtic. Euan Wilson noted that while he wouldn’t be disappointed if Hibs won, it might not be the worst outcome for a Hibs fan if they didn’t. Jamie Murray added that rivalry fuels football’s passion.
Neither Edinburgh club has won a top-flight title since Hearts in 1960. The stakes are high as both teams approach this crucial fixture.
