Can Hearts win the Scottish Premiership vs Falkirk? Title permutations in race with Celtic
Hearts are set to face Falkirk in a pivotal match in the Scottish Premiership title race.
Everything you need to know about the Scottish Premiership title race
Kick-off and location: Hearts vs Falkirk is scheduled to kick off at 8pm on Wednesday. This huge encounter will be held at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh, where Hearts have remained unbeaten so far this season.
Title permutations for Hearts: Hearts can mathematically secure the Scottish Premiership title if they defeat Falkirk and Celtic lose away to Motherwell. If both of these results go their way, Derek McInnes’ side will move four points clear with only one match remaining, making them uncatchable.
Celtic factor: Celtic trail the league leaders by a point, meaning a win for the Hoops would ensure the title race goes down to a final-day winner-takes-all showdown between Hearts and Celtic. If Hearts draw or lose against Falkirk and Celtic win, Martin O'Neill's team would move into first place ahead of the season finale.
Falkirk’s role as spoiler: While Hearts are fighting for the title, Falkirk arrive at Tynecastle having already secured a top-six finish in their first season back in the top flight. The club will be looking for their first league win over Hearts, having lost their last three meetings this term.
UK TV channel and coverage: Live television coverage of Hearts vs Falkirk in the UK will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football. The broadcast is confirmed to start at 7pm, providing a full hour of build-up and analysis from the Tynecastle tunnel before the action begins.
Multi-match broadcast: In a unique agreement between the SPFL and Sky Sports, cameras will also be stationed at the Motherwell vs Celtic match, with live goal updates and major incidents integrated into the Tynecastle broadcast. This ensures that fans can follow every twist of the title race as it unfolds simultaneously across two stadiums. Motherwell vs Celtic is also available to watch on Sky Sports+ after a late agreement was reached.
Live stream online and apps: Subscribers can stream either match through the Sky Go app or the Sky Sports app on various mobile and tablet devices. For those without a long-term contract, a NOW Sports Membership offers access to the full live broadcast on smart TVs and web browsers.
How to watch in the US: Fans in the United States can watch the game live exclusively on Paramount+, which holds the primary streaming rights for the Scottish Premiership. The match is scheduled to begin at 3pm ET for American viewers, with a special pre-match show available on the service.
UK radio coverage: Full live audio commentary will be provided by BBC Radio Scotland as part of Sportsound. National updates will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live for listeners across the United Kingdom.
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