Tuesday brings a huge night: Falkirk host in-form Hearts at the bottom of the table, Motherwell welcome unbeaten Aberdeen after months postponement, and Hibernian face rock-bottom Kilmarnock seeking a first win since the season opened.
Match news
Jambos travel to Falkirk Tuesday
Hearts head to Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday 15 September at 19:45, unbeaten and leading the Premiership. Wouter Vrancken's side earned the postponement after their European play-off against Rapid Vienna, and the tie gives Hearts a third game in five days as they press their title case.
Source: Hearts FC
Bairns welcome high-flying Hearts
Falkirk face in-form Hearts on Tuesday 15 September at 19:45, sitting bottom with 2 points from 5 games. John McGlynn's side are looking to build on draws and create an upset at home against one of the league's strongest sides.
Source: SPFL
Steelmen finally host unbeaten Dons
Motherwell welcome Aberdeen to Fir Park on Tuesday 15 September at 19:45. This fixture was originally postponed in August for Motherwell's Conference League run. The Steelmen sit fifth on 8 points from 5 games, while Aberdeen have won only once in their opening quintet.
Source: Motherwell FC
Dons travel to Fir Park Tuesday
Aberdeen head to Motherwell on Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 after months waiting for this fixture. The Dons sit 10th with 4 points from 5 games and are searching for the consistency that will lift them up the table.
Source: SPFL
Hibs host bottom Kilmarnock
Hibernian welcome Kilmarnock to Easter Road on Tuesday 15 September at 19:45. The Leith side showed form with a 3-0 League Cup win over Ross County on Saturday and are heavy favourites, while Kilmarnock sit rock-bottom on 1 point from 5 games and are searching desperately for a first league win.
Source: SPFL
Killie seek breakthrough at Easter Road
Kilmarnock travel to Easter Road on Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 in their quest for a first league victory. Manager Neil McCann's side drew 0-0 with Aberdeen in their last outing and are under severe pressure at the foot of the table with just 1 point.
Source: Kilmarnock FC
Transfers & rumours
Summer window closed 3 September
The Scottish summer transfer window closed at 17:00 on 3 September. No business is now possible until January, save through loan arrangements.
Source: SPFL
Club news
Astley commits long-term
Dundee defender Ryan Astley has extended his contract through 2029, signalling the club's confidence in the young Welsh-qualified defender. Astley arrived from Everton in January 2024 and has become a key figure in the Dark Blues' back line.
Source: Dundee FC
Phillips returns to grass training
St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips will return to grass training on Monday after recovering from his shin injury. The midfielder has been sidelined in recent weeks but is making good progress in his comeback.
Source: St Mirren
Goodwin home as recovery continues
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has left hospital and returned home to continue his recovery after a health scare that forced him to miss recent fixtures. Assistant Lee Sharp has been taking training and will continue to do so until Goodwin is cleared to return by medical staff.
Source: STV News
Championship
Rovers lead with 4-0 rout
Raith Rovers sit top of the Championship on 13 points from 6 games after a commanding 4-0 win over Arbroath. The Fife side are setting the pace in the second tier.
Source: SPFL
Warriors push hard for titles
Stenhousemuir sit second on 13 points from 5 games with four straight wins. The Warriors host Partick Thistle on Monday in an important top-six encounter.
Source: SPFL
Jags chase third-place pace
Partick Thistle occupy third on 11 points from 5 games. The Jags visit Stenhousemuir on Monday 15 September looking to maintain their push at the top.
Source: SPFL
Martindale era off to fast start
Livingston made a statement under new manager Davie Martindale with a 4-1 demolition of Greenock Morton. The Almondvale side sit fourth on 9 points from 6 games.
Source: SPFL
Pars edge past Queen's Park
Dunfermline defeated Queen's Park 2-0 to sit on 9 points from 6 games. The Pars remain in contention at the top of the Championship.
Source: SPFL
Caley build campaign momentum
Inverness CT won 3-1 away at Ayr to move to 6 points from 6 games. John Robertson's side continues to build through the early season.
Source: SPFL
Lichties regroup after big loss
Arbroath suffered a 4-0 defeat to Raith Rovers but remain on 8 points from 6 games in sixth. The Angus side have a chance to bounce back soon.
Source: SPFL
From the fan channels
Bairns fans dream upset bid
Falkirk supporters on Pie and Bovril are warming to the prospect of Tuesday's Hearts visit. The Falkirk FC Thread shows fans recognising they face one of the league's in-form sides but holding out real hope for a result at the stadium.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Hibs support back Tuesday clash
Hibernian fans on Pie and Bovril are backing Monday's Kilmarnock fixture. Despite recent league setbacks, the fanbase remains bullish and sees bottom-placed Kilmarnock as a chance to bounce back to winning ways.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Rugby Park searching for breakthrough
Kilmarnock supporters on The Great Big Kilmarnock Thread remain hopeful despite their tough start. The fanbase is focused on Tuesday's trip to Easter Road as a chance to finally secure the league win that has eluded them so far this season.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Dons support back Motherwell test
Aberdeen supporters on The Famous Aberdeen thread are preparing for Tuesday's trip to Fir Park. The fanbase views the fixture as a chance to test themselves against a strong Steelmen side and build on their recent form.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Steelmen fans eye Dons test
Motherwell supporters on A Thread For All Seasons are looking forward to Tuesday's long-awaited visit from Aberdeen. The fanbase sees the fixture as an opportunity to test themselves against one of the season's better sides on home soil.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Jambos firm on Falkirk road
Hearts fans on the Official Hearts Juggernaut Thread are preparing for Tuesday's away trip to Falkirk. The fanbase remains confident in their unbeaten side and views the fixture as another step toward title contention, though Bairns at home always present a test.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Rovers fans savour rout
Raith Rovers supporters on The New Raith Rovers Thread are savouring the 4-0 demolition of Arbroath. The fanbase is optimistic about the title race, with the commanding performance seen as proof of the squad's quality at the top of the Championship.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Livi support thrilled by Martindale
Livingston supporters on the merged thread are excited by Davie Martindale's arrival. The new manager's first game—a brilliant 4-1 rout of Morton—has the fanbase believing the club is moving in the right direction under fresh leadership.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Next up
Falkirk v Hearts — Premiership — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — away
Falkirk v Hearts — Premiership — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — home
Motherwell v Aberdeen — Premiership — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — home
Motherwell v Aberdeen — Premiership — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — away
Hibernian v Kilmarnock — Premiership — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — home
Hibernian v Kilmarnock — Premiership — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — away
St Mirren v Dundee United — Premiership — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — home
St Johnstone v Falkirk — Premiership — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — home
Dundee v Motherwell — Premiership — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — home
St Mirren v Dundee United — Premiership — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — away
Stenhousemuir v Partick Thistle — Championship — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — away
Stenhousemuir v Partick Thistle — Championship — Tuesday 15 September at 19:45 — home
Livingston v Inverness CT — Championship — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — away
Livingston v Inverness CT — Championship — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — home
Partick Thistle v Raith Rovers — Championship — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — away
Greenock Morton v Dunfermline — Championship — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — away
Greenock Morton v Dunfermline — Championship — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — home
Stenhousemuir v Arbroath — Championship — Saturday 19 September at 15:00 — away
Ayr United v Stenhousemuir — Championship — Friday 25 September at 19:45 — home
Arbroath v Queen's Park — Championship — Friday 25 September at 19:45 — away
Who's out
Killian Phillips — Shin injury — back 2026-09-18 — unconfirmed
Liam Donnelly — Abductor injury — unconfirmed
Malik Dijksteel — Hamstring — unconfirmed
Jamie Gullan — Groin injury
Jamie Brandon — Ankle injury — unconfirmed
Matty Kennedy — Returning from injury — unconfirmed