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Celtic begin Scottish Premiership campaign against Hearts

Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership title with a home game versus Hearts, while Rangers travel to Motherwell.

Celtic have been handed a home fixture against Hearts on the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership.

Last season, Brendan Rodgers's side went through their entire league campaign without losing a match, and they will begin their attempt to replicate that achievement against Edinburgh-based Hearts, who finished in fifth place.

Rangers have been handed a trip to Motherwell as they look to close the gap on their Old Firm rivals, while Aberdeen play host to Hamilton Academical.

Hibernian will mark their return to Scotland's top flight at home to Partick Thistle, Kilmarnock face St Johnstone and Ross County travel to Dundee.

The opening weekend will take place on August 5 and August 6, with the league campaign currently scheduled to come to a close on May 12.

The first Old Firm fixture of the season will take place on September 23 when Celtic make the short trip across Glasgow to play Rangers at Ibrox, with the return match being staged on December 30.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic33246380265478
2RangersRangers32242672234974
3Hearts33195946341262
4Kilmarnock33131284334951
5St Mirren33127143843-543
6Dundee321010124454-1040
7Hibernian33912124451-739
8Motherwell33813124651-537
9Aberdeen33811143549-1435
10St Johnstone33710162446-2231
11Ross County3379173256-2430
12Livingston3339212259-3718


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