Arrests and Injuries Reported as Celtic Fans Celebrate Championship Win

Scottish Premiership confirms title decider ended before pitch invasion

Hearts called the post-match scenes disgraceful and reported abuse of players to police.

Callum Osmand scored in the 8th minute of added time to seal the win...

The Scottish Professional Football League confirmed that Saturday’s title decider between Celtic and Hearts ended naturally. It was not stopped early because of a pitch invasion after Celtic made it 3-1 in stoppage time.

Celtic clinched a record 56th league title at a packed Parkhead with the win over Hearts. Hearts had only needed a draw to win the championship for the first time in 66 years.

Callum Osmand broke through in the 8th minute of added time to seal the victory. His goal sparked chaos as excited Celtic fans poured onto the pitch.

The game wasn’t restarted afterward. Hearts released a statement calling the scenes disgraceful.

“We would also like to thank ⁠the referee and his excellent team ‌of match officials for their cool heads on such a dramatic day,” an SPFL spokesperson said.

“Given the speculation about the conclusion of the game, we would like to make clear that, prior to awarding the trophy, we were informed by the match referee that the match had ended and had not been abandoned.

“However, ⁠we utterly condemn the scenes which saw a number of Celtic supporters encroach onto the field of play. We await the report of our match delegate regarding any specific incidents that took place, but, regardless, supporters entering the field ‌of play in any circumstances is wholly unacceptable and puts those participating and working at a match at risk.”

Hearts players and staff left the stadium shortly after full time. The club said they did so because of what they described as a menacing and threatening atmosphere.

The Edinburgh side added that they are in contact with Police Scotland. This follows reports of verbal and physical abuse directed at some of their players by fans who had come onto the pitch.

Club Statement

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 17, 2026

“Reports of serious physical and verbal ‌abuse towards our players and staff, both on the pitch and elsewhere, are deeply disturbing,” Hearts said. "We are investigating this fully ‌and are in dialogue with Police Scotland.

“We expect the strongest action possible to be taken by the footballing authorities in the interests of protecting the safety of players and supporters, and the integrity of our game.”

SPFL Statement

"Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian following an incredible campaign.

“We would also like to thank the referee… pic.twitter.com/Z3AQorvMwU

— SPFL (@spfl) May 17, 2026

Police Scotland said several arrests had been made. Two officers were also injured during disorder that broke out as Celtic fans celebrated in the city.