Aberdeen travel to Easter Road to face interim manager John Potter and a Hibernian side reeling from David Gray's dismissal, while Kilmarnock aim to build on their breakthrough win and Hearts seek to recover from Spittal's three-month injury layoff.
Hibernian host Aberdeen on Friday under interim manager John Potter, four days after David Gray's dismissal ended his tenure following six consecutive home defeats dating back to June. Potter has been drafted in with academy staff supporting: Darren McGregor, Guillaume Beuzelin, Gareth Evans and Scott Thompson. The Easter Road side face injury concerns with Kanayo Megwa, Marko Ivezic, Rocky Bushiri and Jordan Obita all unavailable.
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Aberdeen travel to Easter Road on Friday seeking to maintain momentum after their commanding 4-0 victory at Motherwell on Tuesday. Stephen Robinson's side face a Hibernian team in significant flux following managerial change, with confidence high from their best performance of the season.
Hearts travel to Rugby Park on Friday (17:45) without midfielder Blair Spittal, who underwent surgery for a leg injury and faces three months out. Wouter Vrancken's side sit third but will be significantly weakened by the loss of the influential midfielder.
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Kilmarnock welcome Hearts to Rugby Park on Friday (17:45) on the back of their breakthrough 1-0 victory over Hibernian on Tuesday. Neil McCann will look to consolidate that result against depleted opposition, though the Ayrshire side remain sixth with four points from six matches.
St Johnstone host Falkirk at McDiarmid Park on Friday (15:00). Perth will be seeking to capitalise on the visitors' injury burden, which includes six unavailable players following their shock 2-1 win over Hearts on Tuesday.
Falkirk travel to St Johnstone on Friday (15:00) carrying the momentum of their shock 2-1 victory over Hearts on Tuesday. However, the Bairns face an injury crisis with at least six players unavailable, significantly weakening their challenge at McDiarmid Park.
St Mirren host Dundee United at the SMiSA Stadium on Friday (15:00) with influential midfielder Killian Phillips returning from a shin injury. The Paisley side sit fourth with ten points but remain stretched at the back with Samuel Ramos, Liam Donnelly, Malik Dijksteel, Keanu Baccus and Jonah Ayunga all unavailable.
Source: St Mirren Mercury
Dundee United travel to St Mirren on Friday (15:00) with manager Jim Goodwin cleared to resume duties after his recent health scare. The 44-year-old has been discharged from hospital and will return to the Tannadice dugout.
Dundee host Motherwell at Dens Park on Friday (15:00), looking to maintain their push toward the upper reaches of the table. The Dark Blues sit sixth with seven points from six games.
Motherwell travel to Dens Park on Friday (15:00) seeking recovery from their 4-0 home defeat to Aberdeen on Tuesday. Stuart Kettlewell's side sit fifth with eight points and must show immediate character after their heavy defeat.
The Scottish summer transfer window closed at 17:00 on 3 September. No business is now possible until January, save through loan arrangements.
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David Gray's sacking on Wednesday ended his time in charge at Hibernian following six consecutive home defeats, equalling a club record dating back to 1920. John Potter, who Gray brought to the club in summer, has stepped into the interim role for Friday's match against Aberdeen. Potter will be supported by academy staff including Darren McGregor, Guillaume Beuzelin and Gareth Evans, with Scott Thompson handling goalkeeping duties.
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Kilmarnock secured their first league win of the season on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory at Hibernian, George Stanger's 40th-minute goal ending a 12-year winless run at Easter Road dating back to May 2014. The triumph gives Neil McCann's side genuine momentum heading into Friday's home match against Hearts.
Aberdeen produced their best performance of the season on Tuesday with a commanding 4-0 away victory at Motherwell. Gavin Molloy opened the scoring in the first half before Connor Ronan, Ayoub Mouloua and Kevin Nisbet added goals in the second. The emphatic display marked Aberdeen's first league win since the opening day and provides genuine platform for their push up the table.
Hearts suffered a 2-1 defeat at Falkirk on Tuesday night, ending their four-game winning streak in the league. Ben Krauhaus opened for the Bairns in the first ten minutes before James Wilson equalised, but Owen Eames' 68th-minute strike gave John McGlynn's side a memorable victory. Blair Spittal's injury is a significant blow heading into Friday's trip to Rugby Park.
Falkirk secured their most impressive result of the season on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory at Hearts. Ben Krauhaus opened scoring early before Owen Eames' second-half header sealed the win, despite James Wilson's equaliser. The result provides genuine hope for manager John McGlynn's young side despite their mounting injury problems.
St Mirren have welcome news with influential midfielder Killian Phillips returning from a shin injury. The midfielder has been sidelined for the last four matches but is available for Friday's home match against Dundee United as the Paisley side seek to consolidate their fourth-place position.
Source: St Mirren Mercury
Stenhousemuir have made a flawless start to the 2026-27 season, remaining unbeaten through their first matches under new boss Marvin Bartley. The Warriors sit top with 16 points from six games after Hamzad Kargbo's 76th-minute goal ended a 1-0 victory over Partick Thistle, moving them three points clear of the rest.
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Raith Rovers sit second in the Championship table with 13 points from six games, holding a strong position in the promotion race. The Kirkcaldy side face Partick Thistle on Friday (15:00), a direct challenge to their title credentials.
Partick Thistle host Raith Rovers on Friday (15:00) in a crucial Championship fixture. The Firhill side sit third with 11 points but will be aiming to bounce back from their recent loss to unbeaten Stenhousemuir.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have strengthened their attacking options with the signings of striker Junior Osong from Nottingham Forest and former Liverpool youth Layton Stewart from Swiss side FC Thun. Osong, 21, could make his debut on Friday at Livingston, while Stewart arrives as part of a push for promotion.
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Hibernian supporters on the Hibernian threads reacted with mixed emotions to David Gray's sacking on Wednesday. Fans debated whether managerial change could reverse the club's slump and reflected on how deep Easter Road's problems run after six consecutive home defeats.
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Kilmarnock supporters finally had something to celebrate after the 1-0 victory at Hibernian on Tuesday. On the Killie threads, fans described the win as a release after weeks of missed chances, with genuine relief that George Stanger's goal ended the 12-year Easter Road drought.
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Aberdeen supporters have been celebrating their side's finest showing of the season, the 4-0 demolition of Motherwell on Tuesday. On the Aberdeen threads, fans discussed whether this performance proves the quality is there to push toward the title race.
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Motherwell supporters were left shell-shocked after the 4-0 home loss to Aberdeen on Tuesday. On the Steelmen threads, fans questioned whether their side's defensive frailties could be repaired in time for their trip to Dundee on Friday.
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Hearts supporters were left fuming after the 2-1 defeat at Falkirk on Tuesday night. On the Hearts Standard forums, fans expressed frustration at the defensive errors that ended their four-game winning streak and questioned Harry Milne's poor pass that led to the winning goal.
Source: Hearts Standard
Falkirk supporters on Falkirk-mad forums celebrated their shock 2-1 victory at Hearts on Tuesday. Despite facing six injured players, fans voiced optimism about building on the result heading into Friday's trip to Perth, with discussion of how the young side's character shone through.
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St Johnstone supporters on We Are Perth forums are eyeing Friday's home match against injury-hit Falkirk as a genuine opportunity to pick up three points. Fans have expressed optimism about capitalising on the Bairns' depleted squad.
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Dundee supporters on the All Things Dundee thread are looking ahead to Friday's home match against the Motherwell side that suffered the season's heaviest defeat at Fir Park. The Dark Blues will be seeking to build on their mid-table position.
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St Mirren supporters on the Black and White Army forums have been expressing confidence ahead of Friday's home match against Dundee United. Discussion has focused on the club's impressive early season form as they've climbed to fourth with the return of key midfielder Killian Phillips.
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Dundee United supporters on the Tekel Terrors forums were pleased to see manager Jim Goodwin cleared to return after his health scare. Fans on the United threads expressed optimism about the trip to Paisley after Goodwin's discharge from hospital.
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Updated 2026-09-19 14:37 UTC
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | Hearts | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | St Mirren | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 | Aberdeen | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 10 | Falkirk | 7 | -3 | 6 |
| 11 | Hibernian | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 6 | -9 | 4 |