"Leaders Hearts, chasing a first top-flight crown since 1960 and the first by a non-Old Firm team since 1985, beat Falkirk 3-0 at Tynecastle to stay at the summit. The real drama came at Fir Park, where second-place Celtic came from behind to lead Motherwell 2-1, before conceding an 85th-minute equaliser to seemingly squander two precious points. However, they were awarded a controversial late penalty following a VAR check for handball, with Kelechi Iheanacho converting from the spot nine minutes into stoppage time to secure a vital victory."
"You may like If the game at Motherwell had ended 2-2, Hearts would have gone into the final day of the Scottish Premiership season three points ahead of their title rivals, with their goal difference healthier by six. Instead, Celtic are just a point behind Derek McInnes' side - who they host in a winner-takes-all finale on Saturday lunchtime. Celtic fans invaded the pitch after their side's late victory at Motherwell."
"The maths is simple: if Celtic win, they will leapfrog Hearts and lift the title for the fifth successive season. Any other result would see McInnes' men crowned champions for the fifth time ever. The two sides cannot finish level on points due to playing each other at Celtic Park, but when that situation arises, the Scottish Premiership has a clear set of criteria. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week."
"Goal difference acts as the first tie-breaker to decide which team finishes highest, with Hearts on +35 and Celtic on +30. If they are level on goal difference, it is decided by goals scored, where Martin O'Neill's men have the edge - finding the net 70 times this term compared to their rivals' total of 66."
Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0 at Tynecastle to stay top, seeking their first Scottish top-flight title since 1960 and their first non-Old Firm crown since 1985. Celtic trailed Motherwell 2-1 at Fir Park, then conceded an 85th-minute equaliser that appeared to cost them points. A late VAR check for handball led to a controversial penalty, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring from the spot in stoppage time to secure victory. The result left Hearts and Celtic separated by one point ahead of the final day. Celtic can win the title by leapfrogging Hearts, while Hearts can clinch it with any outcome other than a Celtic win. Tie-breakers would be goal difference first, then goals scored.
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