St Mirren and St Johnstone face midweek tests against Rangers and Celtic on Wednesday evening, with the Perth side buoyed by a 2-1 victory over Hibernian at the weekend. Hearts continue their impressive form after downing Dundee 2-1, though Blair Spittal's ankle injury has cast a shadow over their unbeaten run.
Hearts made it eight games unbeaten with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Dundee at Tynecastle on Saturday 6 September. Claudio Braga's penalty and Sabah Kerjota's stoppage-time strike secured the points, but the Maroon Machine face mounting injury concerns with midfielder Blair Spittal now sidelined with an ankle sustained in the Edinburgh derby on 3 September.
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St Johnstone claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Hibernian on 6 September to sit seventh with seven points from five games. The Perth side face a stern test at home to Celtic on Wednesday 9 September at 20:00, with midfielder Josh Campbell available after arriving on loan from Hibernian on 3 September.
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Hibernian's difficult start to the season continued with a 1-2 home defeat to St Johnstone on 6 September, extending their poor run to just six points from five games. The Easter Road side must respond when Kilmarnock visit on 15 September.
Dundee fell 2-1 to Hearts at Tynecastle on 6 September but face a mounting injury crisis. Defender Joe Westley fractured his cheekbone, midfielder Ryan Finnigan twisted his ankle, and forward Finlay Robertson suffered a knee injury in the defeat, leaving Stephen Robinson's squad depleted heading into next weekend.
Motherwell produced a commanding performance on 2 September, sweeping aside Dundee United 3-0 at Fir Park. The Steelmen sit fifth with 8 points from 5 games and travel to Aberdeen on 15 September in the Premiership.
Dundee United suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Motherwell on 2 September before bouncing back to draw 1-1 with Falkirk on 5 September. The Tannadice side remain ninth with just 5 points from 6 games, facing St Mirren away on 19 September.
Aberdeen drew 0-0 with Kilmarnock at Pittodrie on 5 September, bringing an end to a four-match run without a goal. The Dons remain rooted to tenth place with 4 points, though the point at least offered some relief to the Pittodrie faithful before next Saturday's trip to Motherwell.
Kilmarnock ended their 100% losing record with a hard-earned 0-0 draw against Aberdeen on 5 September. The Rugby Park side claimed their first point of 2026-27 after conceding heavily in their first four games, and face a Premier Sports Cup tie with Aberdeen on 12 September before a Premiership visit to Hibernian on 15 September.
Newly promoted Falkirk drew 1-1 with Dundee United on 5 September after bolstering their squad with five summer signings on 4 September. The Bairns sit eleventh with 2 points from 5 games and will face Hearts at home on 15 September.
St Mirren prepare for a midweek trip to Rangers on Wednesday 9 September at 19:45, but travel with a depleted squad. Liam Donnelly, Malik Dijksteel, Keanu Baccus (out until late September), and Jonah Ayunga (sidelined until January) are all unavailable as the Buddies look to upset one of the Premiership's top sides.
St Johnstone confirmed the loan arrival of midfielder Josh Campbell from Hibernian on 3 September, bolstering their squad ahead of the Celtic fixture. Campbell will be available for selection in the Perth side's midweek clash.
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Hearts midfielder Blair Spittal faces a spell sidelined after sustaining an ankle injury in the Edinburgh derby win on 3 September. Manager Vrancken has suggested the injury may not be serious, but Spittal was spotted on crutches leaving Easter Road following the 3-1 victory.
Falkirk completed the signing of five new players on 4 September, with additional support arriving through a KTP partnership arrangement. The recruitment drive aims to strengthen the newly promoted side's chances of survival in the Premiership.
Raith Rovers maintained their position at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 victory over Inverness on 5 September. The Kirkcaldy side have 10 points from 5 games and continue to set the pace in the second tier.
Partick Thistle claimed a 1-0 win over Ayr United on 5 September to remain second in the Championship with 11 points from 5 games. The Maryhill club continue their strong start to the campaign.
Arbroath extended their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw at Dunfermline on 5 September. The Angus club sit fourth with 8 points and remain in contention in the Championship race.
Hearts fans on Hearts Standard and the Edinburgh forums have been in celebratory mood following the dramatic 2-1 victory over Dundee. The eight-game unbeaten run has the Tynecastle support feeling optimistic about the season despite concerns over mounting injuries.
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St Johnstone supporters on the Double Winning thread have welcomed the 2-1 victory over Hibernian, with optimism building ahead of the Celtic fixture. The Josh Campbell loan arrival has given the support something to build on as they look to climb the table.
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Motherwell supporters have celebrated the convincing 3-0 dismantling of Dundee United, with the performance suggesting the side could challenge for top honours this season. The Steelmen's positive start has energised the support at Fir Park.
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Aberdeen fans on Vital Aberdeen have expressed growing concern over the team's scoring struggles, though the 0-0 draw with Kilmarnock at least provided some respite. The question of whether the summer signings will deliver the attacking impetus remains a source of debate.
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Hibernian supporters on the Hibernian threads have struggled to hide their disappointment after another defeat, with defensive frailties continuing to haunt the side. The Easter Road faithful are growing concerned about the prospects of a difficult season ahead.
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Dundee supporters on All Things Dundee v2.0 have focused on the injury crisis rather than dwelling on the Hearts loss. The mounting damage to key players has left the support anxious about squad depth heading into the crucial run of fixtures.
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Kilmarnock supporters have greeted the 0-0 draw with Aberdeen as a watershed moment. After five games of heavy defeats, the travelling Killie fans could finally head home with their first clean sheet and first Premiership point of the campaign, with the Rugby Park support recognising that this defensive resilience may be the platform for better things ahead.
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Falkirk fans on Falkirk-mad have responded positively to the club's recruitment drive after promotion, with manager John McGlynn signing Latvian defender Deniss Meļņiks on a permanent deal and bringing in Ipswich loanee Finley Barbrook. The 1-1 draw with Dundee United showed the newly promoted side could hold their own against a top-flight opponent.
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Dundee United supporters on Tekel Terrors have been processing a difficult week after losing 3-0 to Motherwell, though the late Michael Forbes equaliser against Falkirk offered some respite. The 9th place position has left the support questioning whether this summer's recruitment has delivered the players needed for a sustained challenge.
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After five games, one point, and a goal difference of -10, Kilmarnock's 0-0 draw with Aberdeen felt less like a result and more like a reprieve. Whether this marks the beginning of a turnaround or merely delays the inevitable remains to be seen.