Hibernian vs Celtic: Fans Face a Dilemma

Hibernian will host Celtic at Easter Road on May 3, 2026, and fans find themselves in a quandary: should they cheer for their team or consider the implications of a win that might bolster rivals Hearts in the title race?

Celtic’s manager, Martin O’Neill, anticipates a challenging match. “It wouldn’t enter their heads,” he said regarding any thoughts Hibernian might have about aiding Hearts. Meanwhile, Hibernian head coach David Gray is resolute. “I still believe that we still have enough games to go that gives us a chance to try and finish fourth,” he stated.

As the Scottish Premiership season nears its climax, Celtic aims for a potential 14th title in 15 seasons. A win against Hibernian could put them level on points with Hearts, who currently lead the league. However, Hibernian sits six points behind Motherwell with only four games left.

Injuries complicate matters for Celtic; striker Tomas Cvancara will miss the remainder of the title run-in. This absence may affect their approach as they seek to maintain momentum.

Fans express mixed feelings about the upcoming match. Euan Wilson reflects, “If Hibs won the game, I’m not going to be disappointed, but yeah, it’s probably at this point in time in the season, not the worst outcome in the world for a Hibs fan if we weren’t to win…” Jamie Murray adds, “I think that’s expected, but at the end of the day, I think rivalry is kind of what makes football tick and makes it so passionate.”

Neither Edinburgh club has tasted top-flight success since Hearts last won it in 1960. The stakes are high as both teams look to define their legacies in this historic rivalry.

The match kicks off at 12:00pm, with live coverage starting on Sky Sports at 11:30am. Fans will certainly be watching closely as this pivotal clash unfolds.