Five Premiership matches kick off tonight ahead of the transfer window's final day, with Hearts facing an urgent European squad registration deadline at 22:59 GMT—and an Edinburgh derby at Easter Road awaiting them Thursday evening.
Hearts must register their Conference League squad by 22:59 GMT tonight, giving the club just hours to complete any final signings ahead of the competition's group phase. Any new recruit intended for European football must be confirmed before midnight.
Source: Edinburgh News
Hibernian host Hearts at Easter Road on Thursday evening in the season's opening Edinburgh derby, rescheduled from Wednesday for Premier Sports 1 coverage. Both sides have mirrored each other's results so far, with only goal difference separating them in the table.
Source: Edinburgh News
Aberdeen travel to Celtic Park tonight without Brad Lyons, Ante Palaversa, Emmanuel Gyamfi and Kristers Tobers, leaving the Pittodrie side weakened in defence for their midweek Premiership match.
Source: The Scotsman
Dundee welcome newly promoted St Johnstone to Dens Park tonight with both sides looking to build on recent form. The Dark Blues sit fourth with 6 points from four games, while the returners sit ninth with 3 points.
Source: Edinburgh News
Dundee United travel to Fir Park off the back of a commanding 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock, with Zachary Sapsford among the summer signings already making an impact. The Tannadice side sit fourth on 4 points.
Source: Dundee United FC
Kilmarnock host St Mirren seeking their first Premiership points of the season. The Ayrshire club remain winless after three matches with 13 goals conceded, but are unbeaten in their last four league meetings with tonight's opponents.
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St Johnstone travel to Dens Park after promotion, with manager Simo Valakari's rebuild bolstered by nine summer signings. The newly returned side have taken 3 points from three games.
Source: The Courier
Motherwell welcome Dundee United to Fir Park after exiting the Conference League to Freiburg on a 7-2 aggregate. The Lanarkshire side lost 3-1 at home then 4-1 in Germany, now turning attention back to domestic league football.
Source: Motherwell FC
St Mirren travel to Rugby Park unbeaten in the league with seven points from their opening three matches. The Paisley side sit second in the table and aim to extend their impressive start against struggling Kilmarnock.
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Falkirk host Rangers at the Falkirk Stadium at 8pm tonight in a crucial tie for the Bairns. Manager John McGlynn navigates a severe injury crisis including on-loan Wolverhampton winger Conor McLeod, sidelined with a knee injury suffered in recent action.
Source: The Scotsman
The European squad registration deadline for clubs in continental competition passes at 22:59 GMT tonight, while the domestic Scottish transfer window closes Thursday at 5pm. Hearts face immediate pressure to complete any Conference League additions before midnight, with replacements for long-term injuries only permitted after that cut-off.
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Hearts are working to bring in Swiss teenager Leart Kabashi and Faroese winger Aron Benjaminsen, both of whom could strengthen their attacking options in time for European football. Any new recruits must be registered before the midnight deadline.
Source: Edinburgh News
Falkirk's mounting injury list includes on-loan Wolverhampton winger Conor McLeod, who suffered a knee injury during his recent debut. The Bairns continue to struggle with squad depth as they chase their first league win.
Source: The Scotsman
Motherwell's early exit from the Conference League to Freiburg (7-2 aggregate) leaves them concentrating solely on the Premiership title race. Manager Stuart Kettlewell can now focus all resources on climbing the domestic table.
Source: Motherwell FC
Stenhousemuir sit atop the Championship with 10 points from four games, setting the pace in the second tier. The Warriors have made a strong start as others chase them down.
Source: SPFL
Partick Thistle sit second in the Championship with 8 points from four games, maintaining promotion contention. The Jags prepare for Saturday's meeting with Ayr United.
Source: SPFL
Inverness CT sit on 3 points from four games in the Championship race. The Highlanders prepare for their Friday meeting with Raith Rovers on 5 September.
Source: SPFL
Falkirk fans on Pie and Bovril remain supportive of manager John McGlynn despite the club's difficult start. The injury crisis has tested patience, but supporters believe the squad can turn things around when fit.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Motherwell supporters on Steelmen Online are ready to move past the Freiburg heartbreak and concentrate on the domestic campaign. With recruitment bolstered and depth improved over summer, fans believe a strong run against Dundee United can set the tone for the season.
Source: Steelmen Online
Black and White Army fans are pleased with St Mirren's seven points from three opening matches. Sitting second in the table, supporters are optimistic heading into Wednesday's trip to Rugby Park, where Kilmarnock remain winless.
Source: Black and White Army
Dee4Life supporters are looking forward to testing promoted St Johnstone at Dens Park. The newly promoted side presents a fresh challenge with their summer rebuilding program underway.
Source: Dee4Life
Hearts fans at Hearts Standard are focused on the European deadline tonight before turning attention to Thursday's derby at Easter Road. With both teams level on six points after mixed starts, supporters see the match as pivotal to season momentum.
Source: Hearts Standard
Aberdeen supporters on Pie and Bovril acknowledge the Dons' game plan against Celtic may not be pretty, but praise the "incredible amount of graft" from the team. Despite injuries, fans believe a pragmatic approach can deliver results.
Source: Pie and Bovril
St Johnstone supporters have backed their promoted club with over 2,350 season tickets sold ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership return, approaching the 2,600 mark from their Championship title-winning campaign. The Perth fanbase shows faith in Simo Valakari's side.
Source: The Courier
Kilmarnock supporters remain hopeful on the club forums despite winless record and bottom-of-table status. Fans see the visit of unbeaten St Mirren as a chance to make their mark and spark a turnaround in their season.
Source: Killie FC Forum
Hibernian supporters on the official forums look forward to hosting Hearts under the lights on Thursday, with both sides level on points and the match set to electrify Easter Road. Fans sense a pivotal moment in the season with Edinburgh bragging rights on the line.
Source: Hibernian FC Forums
Dundee United supporters on Tekel Terrors are optimistic after the 4-0 demolition of Kilmarnock. With summer signings like Zachary Sapsford and Jordan Amissah finding form, fans believe the squad has the depth to challenge for top honours.
Source: Tekel Terrors
Updated 2026-09-01 15:43 UTC
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | St Mirren | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Hearts | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Dundee | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Motherwell | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | Rangers | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Dundee United | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 9 | St Johnstone | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 3 | -9 | 0 |