Celtic close season with Rangers and Hearts matches

Originally posted on Celtic Xtra | By Oscar Cortes | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 10:18 PM ET

Celtic begins the final stretch of the season with the confirmation of their Post-Split Fixture. Although the title seems out of reach, these matches will be key to assessing the team’s competitive level for the future.

For Martin O’Neill, finishing the season is vital, and it’s best to end it in the best possible way with important victories for Celtic.

A tight schedule for the Celtic Post Split Fixture

The schedule offers no respite. Celtic will begin their campaign on April 25 with an away match against Falkirk, followed by a home game against Hibernian on May 3.

Next, they will face one of the toughest matches of the final stretch when they visit Rangers on May 10 in a derby that is always crucial.

The final stretch will begin with a visit to Motherwell on May 13, before closing out the season on May 16 at home against Hearts, in a match that could have significant repercussions at the top of the table.

️ The @spfl have confirmed our post-split fixtures

Here’s your first look at the final five games
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) April 7, 2026

Beyond the fight for the championship, these matches represent an opportunity for Celtic to regain their best form, consolidate their style of play, and approach the next season with confidence.

It will be a demanding finale, but also a clear test of the team’s character and evolution at a key moment in the project.

This article first appeared on Celtic Xtra and was syndicated with permission.

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