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Rangers beat St Johnstone 4-0 at Ibrox to move within a point of Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic, while Dundee United won a five-goal thriller against Aberdeen. Falkirk and St Mirren also claimed victories.

Celtic's 7-1 Hearts rout 'didn't feel that seismic', Maloney insists as Celta Vigo loom

Shaun Maloney has played down the significance of Celtic's 7-1 Scottish Premiership thrashing of Hearts, insisting it was no "seismic" turning point as the Scottish champions prepare to host Celta Vigo in the Europa League on Thursday, still chasing a first European win of the season.

Lyall Cameron's 79th-minute strike earned Dundee United a 1-1 draw at St Johnstone after Josh Fowler's sixth goal of the Premiership campaign had put the hosts ahead.

Jacob Murrell put Falkirk 2-0 up inside 37 minutes as they won 2-1 at Hibernian, while Kevin Nisbet and Ayoub Mouloua struck in a much-improved second half to give Aberdeen a 3-1 win over St Mirren.

Boyd tells Celtic's Hogh: 'Don't be afraid to miss' as Premiership gossip lands

Kris Boyd has told Celtic record signing Kasper Hogh to 'not be afraid to miss' after a slow start, while Charlie Adam urged Rangers boss Derek McInnes to use his squad. Benfica's Marco Silva hinted at rotations for the Europa League clash with Celtic, Aberdeen's Daniel Klein detailed his move and Brad Lyons backed the team, Jim Goodwin praised Bert Esselink, and Basarab Panduru backed Dinamo Bucharest winger Danny Armstrong for Romania.

Pressure Mounts on Steven Robinson at Aberdeen as St Mirren's Strong Start Stalls

The Scottish Football Podcast turns its attention beyond Edinburgh to the mounting pressure on Aberdeen boss Steven Robinson and the question of why St Mirren's promising start to the season has unravelled.

Tony Bloom reaffirms Hearts will win Scottish Premiership within a decade ahead of Celtic Park return

Hearts investor Tony Bloom says he would be "really disappointed" if Hearts do not win the Scottish Premiership within 10 years, as the club prepare to visit Celtic Park on Sunday for the first time since last season's title decider.

Scotland to allow fans to drink at their seats for Czech Republic play-off

Supporters at Scotland’s Women’s World Cup play-off against the Czech Republic in Paisley will be able to buy alcohol for consumption in the East and West stands, in a first for a professional football match in Scotland since 1981.

Celtic Calm the Noise With Motherwell Masterclass as Jota Return Raises Revival Hopes

The latest Scottish Football Podcast hails Celtic's dominant post-international-break win over Motherwell, weighs whether Jota's return can spark another attacking surge, tracks Rangers' momentum under Derek McInnes and Ryan Naderi's hot streak, and runs the rule over the rest of the Premiership table.

Robinson vows to end Aberdeen's goal drought after 'depressing' defeat by St Johnstone

Aberdeen failed to score for the fifth time in eight league games this season as they slumped to a home defeat by newly promoted St Johnstone despite 22 shots and 65% possession. Aberdeen legend Willie Miller branded the display "depressing", while manager Stephen Robinson admitted "outwith Kevin Nisbet, we're not scoring enough goals".

Sportscene rounds up six Scottish Premiership ties in 2026/27 highlights show

BBC iPlayer’s 11 October Sportscene episode features highlights from Aberdeen v St Johnstone, Motherwell v Celtic and four other Scottish Premiership matches, with a separate programme entry for Rangers v Kilmarnock.

Chris Cadden Hails Aberdeen's Character as Stephen Kingsley Relishes Versatile Role at Hearts

Aberdeen's Chris Cadden says the side have shown character to overcome early-season boos, while Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley says he enjoys the challenge of playing in different positions.

Scottish Premiership Returns: Celtic Out to Halt Three-Game Slide as Marink Reedijk Takes Charge of Hibs

The Scottish Premiership roars back into action this weekend after an extended international break, with Rangers chasing a seventh straight win, Celtic desperate to stop a three-game losing run, and new Hibs boss Marink Reedijk taking charge of a match for the first time. All 12 top-flight clubs are back in action, headlined by a packed Saturday and a Celtic trip to Motherwell on Sunday.

Real Madrid track Scott McTominay as Scottish transfer picture shifts

Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Scott McTominay’s contract situation at Napoli, while Manchester United are unlikely to pursue a reunion. Elsewhere, Danny Armstrong is close to extending his Dinamo Bucharest deal, Celtic are not planning a move for Marcelo Saracchi, and Rangers could sign Casper Widell for under £2m in January.

The Guardian’s summer 2026 tracker records a varied set of moves across Europe’s top five leagues and beyond, from loan deals and free transfers to young players seeking first-team opportunities. The listed transfers include returns home, moves for more playing time and signings by clubs in several European and Saudi competitions.

Scottish Football Podcast: Celtic Turmoil, Rangers' Schedule Edge and a Women's World Cup Test Headline the Premiership Crib Sheet

The latest Scottish Football Podcast returns after the international break to assess the state of the Premiership, questioning whether Martin O'Neill can steady Celtic amid supporter unrest, whether Rangers' lack of European distractions can fuel a title challenge under Derek McInnes, and whether Scotland's women can edge closer to the World Cup in Brazil.

A BBC survey of all 42 SPFL clubs reveals visiting supporters face bills of up to £34 at Ibrox and £30 at Tannadice this weekend, prompting supporters to call for a £20-£25 cap on away prices. Scotland's top flight is the best attended in Europe per head of population, and while the English Premier League's £30 cap has lifted away attendances from 82% to 91% since 2016, no similar limit is on the SPFL's agenda — clubs are heavily reliant on matchday income and crowds keep rising.

Sir Alex Ferguson: fans begged me not to sell Paul Ince to Inter — and I ignored them

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the angry letters Manchester United fans sent him over the £7.5m sale of Paul Ince to Inter Milan in 1995, saying he never doubted the decision to promote Paul Scholes instead. The former United manager also reflected on the 'Class of 92', David Beckham's loan at Preston and the response to Alan Hansen's 'you can't win anything with kids' jibe that preceded a Premier League and FA Cup double.

The Guardian's tracker of every men's summer 2026 transfer deal across Europe's top five leagues, featuring homecomings, loan moves and players chasing regular first-team football from Spain to Saudi Arabia.

Findlay Curtis involved in all five goals as new-look Scotland Under-21s hammer Azerbaijan to launch SFA youth revolution

Rangers winger Findlay Curtis was involved in all five goals as Scotland Under-21s opened the Tony Docherty era with a rampant 5-2 win over Azerbaijan, the first outing of a sweeping SFA overhaul of youth coaching designed to create a streamlined pathway into Sebastien Pocognoli's senior side.