Premiership 2026/2027
ScotlandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Premiership
This page gathers the statistics for Premiership, a football league in Scotland. The 2026/2027 campaign brings together 12 teams — Celtic top the table on 21 points. The schedule covers matches from 31 July 2026 to 10 April 2027. Fans see 2.56 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 50% of games.
Premiership 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 48 Premiership matches have been completed. Celtic leads the table with 21 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.56. BTTS: 50%. Over 2.5: 52%. Clean-sheet matches: 50%.
Result split
Home wins: 40%. Draws: 19%. Away wins: 42%.
Team rankings
Hearts has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.38. Both teams scored in 75% of Falkirk's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16:4 | +12 | 21 | 2.63 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Rangers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 19 | 2.38 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  Hearts | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19:8 | +11 | 16 | 2.00 | WWLDW |
| 4 |  Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:8 | +3 | 13 | 1.63 | LDLWW |
| 5 |  St. Johnstone | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 0 | 11 | 1.38 | DWLDW |
| 6 |  Dundee United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 11 | 1.38 | WLDWW |
| 7 |  St. Mirren | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:14 | -6 | 10 | 1.25 | WLLLL |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:9 | -2 | 8 | 1.00 | LDWDL |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:13 | -4 | 8 | 1.00 | WLLLL |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:12 | -4 | 7 | 0.88 | LLLDL |
| 11 |  Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 6 | 0.75 | LDWDL |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:18 | -11 | 5 | 0.63 | LDWDL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 48 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Falkirk75%
- 2Hearts75%
- 3Hibernian75%
- 4St. Johnstone63%
- 5Dundee63%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Hearts88%
- 2Hibernian63%
- 3Motherwell63%
- 4Falkirk50%
- 5Kilmarnock50%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Premiership sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Arne Engels7.64
- 2Kieran Tierney7.58
- 3Benjamin Nygren7.48
- 4Joshua McPake7.46
- 5Auston Trusty7.43
- 6Djeidi Gassama7.39
- 7Mika Baur7.38
- 8Oisin Michael McEntee7.38
Most minutes
- 1Joe Hugill720
- 2Ivor Pandur720
- 3Emmanuel Fernandez720
- 4Marius Müller720
- 5Ryan Astley720
- 6Ethan Hamilton720
- 7Owen Goodman720
- 8Owen Bevan720
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 8 | 2.47 | 1.24 | +1.23 | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| 2 | Rangers | 8 | 2.16 | 1.07 | +1.09 | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| 3 | Hearts | 8 | 1.74 | 1.02 | +0.72 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| 4 | Hibernian | 8 | 1.75 | 1.56 | +0.19 | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| 5 | Dundee United | 8 | 1.73 | 1.62 | +0.11 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| 6 | Motherwell | 8 | 1.52 | 1.78 | -0.26 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| 7 | St. Mirren | 8 | 1.38 | 1.77 | -0.39 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 8 | St. Johnstone | 8 | 1.18 | 1.59 | -0.41 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| 9 | Falkirk | 8 | 1.29 | 1.72 | -0.43 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 8 | 1.23 | 1.70 | -0.46 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| 11 | Dundee | 8 | 1.34 | 1.97 | -0.63 | 8 | 13 | +5 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 8 | 1.20 | 1.96 | -0.76 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 9
FAQ
How many teams play in Premiership?
The 2026/2027 season of Premiership includes 12 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Premiership season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Premiership season runs from 31 July 2026 to 10 April 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Premiership season have?
The 2026/2027 Premiership season spans 33 matchweeks.
Who leads the Premiership table?
Celtic leads Premiership with 21 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premiership?
Hearts has the strongest attack in Premiership, scoring 2.38 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Premiership?
Celtic concedes the fewest goals in Premiership, 0.50 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Premiership?
Premiership averages 2.56 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Premiership?
Over 2.5 lands in 52% of Premiership matches.
How often do both teams score in Premiership?
BTTS lands in 50% of Premiership matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Premiership?
Home teams win 40% of matches in Premiership.
Who is the top scorer in Premiership?
Josh Fowler leads the recorded scoring table in Premiership for 2026/2027 with 5 goals.