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  • Aberdeen 1-0 Hibernian - Nisbet with stunning strike in race for third

  • Hearts 0-1 Dundee - Murray gives visitors win

  • Kilmarnock 2-0 Ross County - Anderson & Donnelly net for hosts

  • Motherwell 3-2 St Johnstone - Kirk with opener for bottom side but Slattery & Koutroumbis respond; Sparrow adds third but Watt pulls one back

  • St Mirren 2-2 Rangers - Dessers & Raskin score either side of O'Hara goal but McMenamin levels again

  • Livingston joint top of Championship with one game to go

  • Follow lower league scores

  1. Cheers for nowpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 26 April

    You can catch highlights from all of today's matches on Sportscene at 19:15 on BBC Scotland, including Celtic's title celebrations.

    No games tomorrow.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

  2. Critchley under the cosh?published at 17:57 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Hearts 0-1 Dundee

    Is Hearts head coach Neil Critchley in a spot of bother?

    That's four league games without a goal and they are just five points clear of Ross County, who they meet next, in Dingwall.

    Hearts head coach Neil CritchleyImage source, SNS
  3. 'Disappointed we didn't win' - Robinsonpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: St Mirren 2-2 Rangers

    St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson thought his side were unfortunate not to secure a third straight win over Rangers.

    "We are disappointed we didn't win the game, with the number of chances we had and we score two very good goals as well," he tells BBC Scotland.

    "That perhaps shows how far we've come.

    "We played some terrific football as well. If you look at the disparity of the resources of the two football clubs, there weren't many people who could have told the difference today."

    St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson is delightedImage source, SNS
  4. County 'won't hide' after latest defeat - Cowiepublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: KIlmarnock 2-0 Ross County

    Ross County manager Don Cowie tells BBC Scotland: "Overall, probably, yeah [it was a fair result].

    "I don't think there was much in the first half at all. One moment of quality from Danny Armstrong puts in a great ball into the box, and they score from it, and that was the difference.

    "In these games, that's really important, getting that first goal, then allows Kilmarnock to play with that bit of confidence, bit of freedom.

    "So, really disappointed because we spoke all week about how important it was to try and get that first goal.

    "We won't hide away from it. We're disappointed with the run of form that we're in. So we know where we are. We've got four games left, it's a case of not feeling sorry for ourselves.

    "It'll hurt right now. Long journey up the road, a lot of time to reflect on the game, which I'll do, and then it's making sure that on Monday that we are ready for a massive game against Hearts.

    "We're at home, we've got to be ready for it, and it's still in our hands."

    Don CowieImage source, SNS
  5. McInnes hails 'efficient and professional' winpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Kilmarnock 2-0 Ross County

    Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes tells BBC Scotland his side put in a much-needed "efficient and professional" performance as they eased past Ross County.

    “Who knows [how important the win will be]," he said. "But it was just important for us to bounce back after our disappointment at Celtic Park. It was a tough afternoon, you’re never truly judged on those games, but we are judged on these.

    “In the last two games, Motherwell and Ross County, [we were] quite similar, we weren't enthralling or too exciting it but it was efficient, professional, and got the job done with two cleansheets and 2-0 [in both games].

    “The first goal is a great goal with a lovely stood-up cross from Danny Armstrong and Bruce Anderson finding space amongst all the size. He’s the smallest player in the box, and he finds that space, which he’s always done. A great goal.

    “In the second half, we wanted to keep that momentum going. We were pretty steady with our work. The second goal comes from Liam Donnelly, I thought he was our best player today - a real responsibility and presence in the middle of the park and lovely quality for the second goal.”

    Kilmarnock goalscorers Liam Donnelly (left) and Bruce AndersonImage source, SNS
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    Kilmarnock goalscorers Liam Donnelly (left) and Bruce Anderson

  6. Hibs still have 'brilliant opportunity' - Graypublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Aberdeen 1-0 Hibernian

    Hibernian head coach David Gray: "It's obviously a feeling we've not had for a very long time. It's never nice when it comes around. I certainly don't enjoy the feeling, none of the players do.

    "Did we do enough to win it? Probably not. But the players gave me everything. Kevin Nisbet scored a fantastic goal that separated the two sides. We created enough chances without being clinical within that.

    "It certainly makes it tighter. We're still sitting in third position with four games to go. We've given ourselves a brilliant opportunity. It is about the reaction now, you can't dwell on this result, this performance. It's certainly all to play for for everyone."

    Hibs lost a league game for the first time this yearImage source, SNS
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    This was Hibs' first league loss since 7 December

  7. Aberdeen 'have to be sharp' for finalepublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Aberdeen 1-0 Hibernian

    Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Sportsound: "I'm happy, it was a really intense game and difficult game. The performance was stable and in some areas really good.

    "Kevin' Nisbet's brilliance there in his goal, it was really important for us to get the three points.

    "We knew before this that we had to win this game because they were three points before us. The last four in the league now is still so tight. We have to be sharp in every game that's left."

    Aberdeen manager Jimmy ThelinImage source, SNS
  8. Hibs fall short in record bidpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Aberdeen 1-0 Hibernian

    Hibs had been hoping to set a new club record of 18 top-flight matches unbeaten but will have to settle for matching the achievement of the class of 1947-48.

    Was that playing on their minds today? They didn't create much and might have been thinking a 0-0 would have been a good result.

  9. 'The boys put in everything' - Valakaripublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Motherwell 3-2 St Johnstone

    St Johnstone head coach Simo Valakari tells BBC Scotland: "It was a tough afternoon. It's difficult to win the match when you concede three goals.

    "It's hard to criticise my players though, they put in everything.

    "There was a lot of good performances. Yes, the result was not what we were hoping but next home match we don't have any other choice than to win.

    "When you change your backline you lose the connection between the players.

    "The only medicine for this is to win the next game.

    "We need some other results to go our way now too. At the same time, we can only do what we can do and we need to start winning football matches.

    "The boys want to do well but unfortunately we get no points. That's how football works when you are bottom of the league."

    St Johnstone manager Simo ValakariImage source, SNS
  10. 'A very important win' - Wimmerpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Motherwell 3-2 St Johnstone

    Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer tells BBC Scotland: "I feel good, it was a big win, a very important win.

    "Very good to get the feeling back to celebrate after the whistle. More important was that we came back from going 1-0 down very well.

    "The game from minute 20 to minute 45 was how I want to see us play, to think forward and to play forward. We stayed calm and we deserved the two goals.

    "We also have to speak about the goals we conceded because it was too easy.

    "I spoke a lot with Tony Watt and told him he has to keep going and he'll get his chance. This was the Tony I want to see. Hopefully he keeps working, but I'm not scared that he'll stop working.

    "I'm also very happy because I know how tough and tight the other games were."

    Motherwell move up to seventh in the Premiership tableImage source, SNS
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    Motherwell move up to seventh in the Premiership table

  11. 'Real team ethic' sees Dundee throughpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Hearts 0-1 Dundee

    Dundee manager Tony Docherty tells BBC Scotland: "Huge credit to the players, I'm absolutely delighted with the endeavour they showed, the intelligence and work rate they showed. You saw a team with a real team ethic there.

    "We executed that game plan to the letter and I couldn't be more proud of them, putting in that level of performance. It's been a tough two weeks, we let our standards drop against Hibs.

    "Hearts have got excellent players, and they kept changing and trying to find the answers. But we limited them and as the game went on, they crossed from deeper and we became more comfortable.

    "We've faced a lot of adversity through injuries, Joe Shaughnessy has missed 31 games for me this season. Clark Robertson and Trevor Carson as well. When they're back, they give a solidity to the team."

    Tony DochertyImage source, SNS
  12. 'A contender for goal of the season'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Aberdeen 1-0 Hibernian

    Willie Miller
    Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound

    Kevin Nisbet's goal was absolutely fantastic. Definitely a contender for goal of the season.

    I get frustrated with him at times. He has the quality but he doesn't show it enough. On this occasion, he did.

    It was a victory Aberdeen just marginally deserved. Hibs were a bit conservative.

    Kevin Nisbet celebrates his stunning finishImage source, SNS
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    Kevin Nisbet celebrates his stunning finish

  13. 'What's the point?' - Rangers' Fergusonpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: St Mirren 2-2 Rangers

    Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson admits the display in the draw with St Mirren was "not good enough" and was not happy with the point.

    "I know it is a difficult place to come, but when you take the lead twice, you need to maintain that lead," he tells BBC Scotland.

    "That's been a problem all season and that's the reason why we have not been challenging.

    "You can do as much work on the training ground and say as many things in meetings, but when you cross that white line, you have to deal with it yourself.

    "When you speak to them individually as a group and you ask them to do things and they don't do it, what is the point? That's the thing that frustrates me."

    Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson (left) shows his angerImage source, SNS
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    Barry Ferguson (left) is hoping to win the head coach job permanently

  14. Deserved win alleviates pressurepublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: Kilmarnock 2-0 Ross County

    Martin Dowden
    BBC Sport Scotland at Rugby Park

    It's such a big outcome this for Derek McInnes' side. They weren't brilliant by any means but impressed in the way that once ahead, it was them who showed the desire to finish the job.

    That's crucial in these pressure games and stands them in good stead for the run-in, with a trip to beleaguered St Johnstone next.

    For Ross County, they will be desperate to avoid another play-off finish. There's only so many times you can dance with the devil before you get burned.

    Five defeats on the trot is not the sort of form you want at this stage of the season. With Hearts visiting next, they simply have to arrest this run.

    Kilmarnock's Liam Donnelly (left) celebrates with Daniel Armstrong after scoring to make it 2-0Image source, SNS
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    Liam Donnelly (left) celebrates with Daniel Armstrong after scoring to make it 2-0

  15. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 26 April

    FT: St Mirren 2-2 Rangers

    Barry Ferguson has four wins from 11 games in charge of Rangers now.

    The interim boss sounds very glum in his BBC interview. We'll bring you what he said in just a moment.

  16. Party time in Peterheadpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 26 April

    Peterhead are League 2 champions after edging past nearest challengers East Fife.

    Former Aberdeen and Dundee United winger Peter Pawlett with the all important goal.

    Peterhead players and fans celebrateImage source, SNS
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    Peterhead players and fans celebrate at Balmoor

  17. Falkirk & Livingston levelpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 26 April

    Livingston's comfortable victory away to Hamilton Accies takes them on the same 70-point mark as Falkirk at the top of the Championship.

    The campaign ends on Friday evening, with Falkirk at home to the Accies, while Livi host Partick Thistle.

    The Bairns, who have now gone three without a win, have a very handy advantage of eight when it comes to goal difference.

  18. As is standspublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 26 April

    Here's how the Premiership looks now, with Celtic crowned champions for the fourth successive year.

    There's a fantastic battle brewing for third place, with just three points separating Hibs, Aberdeen and Dundee United.

    Kilmarnock and Dundee picked up big wins to move away from trouble but things are looking bleak for St Johnstone at the bottom.

    Brendan RodgersImage source, SNS
  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scottish Leagues 1 & 2

    • Alloa Athletic 2-1 Montrose
    • Cove Rangers 2-2 Kelty Hearts
    • Dumbarton 3-1 Annan Athletic
    • Inverness CT 3-0 Arbroath
    • Queen of the South 2-0 Stenhousemuir

    • Bonnyrigg Rose 2-1 Spartans
    • Edinburgh City 0-0 Forfar Athletic
    • Elgin City 3-0 Stranraer
    • Peterhead 1-0 East Fife
    • Stirling Albion 1-4 Clyde
  20. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scottish Championship

    • Ayr United 2-2 Queen's Park
    • Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Airdrieonians
    • Hamilton Academical 0-3 Livingston
    • Raith Rovers 1-1 Greenock Morton