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Scottish title race takes a twist as Hearts and Celtic draw the real winner
In this winless game, the Hoops took the lead twice with goals from Benjamin Nygren and Yang Xianjun.
But they were leveled by a Stuart Findley header and a goal from Braga, with Celtic defender Auston Trusty sent off in the 77th minute.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 17:33
FT: Hearts 2-2 Celtic
Hearts are still in a relatively strong position, though, and showed a variety of character in two fightbacks today, especially in the absence of captain Laurence Shankland. However, Kami Devlin and he will be out for a while.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 17:05
FT: Hearts 2-2 Celtic
call. In this top-notch game, there’s plenty of action, if not necessarily extreme quality, and it even ends with honors. The big winners of the day were Rangers – their win over Dundee put them ahead of their established rivals and just four points behind Hearts.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 17:02
Hearts 2-2 Celtic, 90 + 9 minutes
Celtics last chance. Arne Engels fired a free-kick towards Liam Scales from deep but the defender couldn’t get much out.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 16:55
Hearts 2-2 Celtic, 90 + 8 minutes
The sickle crossed the beam! Blair Spittal collected the ball 20 yards out and hit it hard enough to singe the fingertips of Kasper Schmeichel. In fact, it might not be – the goalkeeper didn’t touch the ball and he stalled on the restart, earning himself a yellow card.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 16:54
Hearts 2-2 Celtic, 90 + 8 minutes
The sickle crossed the beam! Blair Spittal collected the ball 20 yards out and hit it hard enough to singe the fingertips of Kasper Schmeichel. In fact, it might not be – the goalkeeper didn’t touch the ball and he stalled on the restart, earning himself a yellow card.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 16:54
Hearts 2-2 Celtic, 90+7 minutes
A soft free-kick and a head-shaker from Sebastian Tounekti, who perhaps also received a harsh yellow card. Hearts will have a chance to load the box.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 16:53
Hearts 2-2 Celtic, 90+6 minutes
Wilson’s fresh legs tested Dane Murray’s sprinting pace, but the Celtic centre-back was up to the challenge. He kept the ball out of bounds.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 16:52
Hearts 2-2 Celtic, 90+4 minutes
Strong defense from Liam Scales, who took a muscular but legal shove on Landry Kabore for a throw-in.
Kabore was replaced by youngster James Wilson in the final minutes.
Harry Latham-CoyleJanuary 25, 2026 16:51


