Hearts have gained another point in search of the tile - but fans will nervously watch on over the Old Firm derby after a 1-1 draw versus Motherwell.
Stephen Kingsley’s own goal was cancelled out by a Lawrence Shankland leveller for the Premiership leaders, who have gone four points clear of second-placed Celtic, ahead of their home match with Rangers. A win there would make the margin of Hearts’ lead just a point heading into two final clashes versus Falkirk and the Hoops.
Controversy struck in the second half when referee Steven McClean decided not to give Hearts a penalty for a Tawanda Maswanhise challenge on Alexandros Kyziridis, despite being shown to the monitor by VAR. Away fans packed out their end in ML1 as the title race took another huge twist. Here are 25 of the best photos from the game.
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17. Going close
Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis watches his header go wide of the goal | SNS Group
19. Stopper
Motherwell's Elliot Watt takes a shot that's blocked by the Hearts defence. | SNS Group
20. MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - MAY 09: Derek McInnes, Manager of Heart of Midlothian, acknowledges the fans after during the Premier League match between Motherwell FC and Heart of Midlothian FC at Fir Park on May 09, 2026 in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Derek McInnes, Manager of Heart of Midlothian, at full-time | Getty Images