Final Old Firm league game scheduled for April 29

Celtic will have the chance to win the league away to Hibs a week earlier

Published 11th Apr 2018

Celtic's post-split game at home to Rangers has been scheduled for April 29 - the second weekend of five rounds of fixtures.

Brendan Rodgers' side are just one win away from securing a seventh successive league title, and a win against Hibernian at Easter Road on April 21 in their first game after the split could seal it, after the SPFL opted to avoid a potentially title-deciding Old Firm clash.

If they secure the league crown, Celtic will lift the trophy when they finish at home against Aberdeen on May 12, while bottom two Ross County and Partick Thistle are set for what could be a relegation decider in a Friday night fixture on May 4.

An SPFL spokesman said: "We want to thank supporters for the patience they have shown during the compilation of the post-split fixture schedule.

"Working with the 12 clubs, Police Scotland and our broadcast partners to produce a set of fixtures that meets everyone's requirements can often be a complex and time-consuming process, but fans can now look forward to an exciting conclusion to the Ladbrokes Premiership campaign.'