16.05.2026 23:30
In the Scottish League, Celtic defeated Hearts 3-1 and became champions for the 5th consecutive time, 56th overall. After Celtic made it 3-1 in the final moments of the match, Scottish fans stormed the pitch. It is alleged that the fans who entered the field assaulted Hearts players, and it has been suggested that Hearts could be declared 3-0 winners by forfeit, potentially awarding the championship to the visiting team.
Celinic, who beat Hearts 3-1 at home in the final week of the Scottish Premiership, declared their championship for the 5th consecutive time and 56th overall. Last-minute incidents marked the match.
THEY STORMED THE PITCH WITH A LAST-MINUTE GOAL
In the added time of the breath-taking match, Celtic scored the goal that made it 3-1. With this goal, a festive atmosphere swept the stadium, and hundreds of Celtic fans, overwhelmed by excitement, suddenly stormed the pitch.
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON HEARTS PLAYERS
In those moments when the pitch turned chaotic, security proved insufficient and chaos erupted. It was alleged that the fans who stormed the pitch assaulted and physically intervened with the Hearts players. As the visiting team players barely took refuge in the tunnel and locker room, the refereeing team ended the match and headed to the locker room.
CHAMPIONSHIP COULD CHANGE HANDS
Following these incidents, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) convened with emergency code. According to allegations in the Scottish press; it came to the agenda that Celtic could face a heavy penalty due to the pitch incidents and attacks on the opposing team's players. The report suggested that Hearts could be awarded a 3-0 forfeit victory and the championship could be given to them.