Opta have crunched the numbers to rank the difficulty of each Scottish Premiership club's first four fixtures of the 2025-26 season.
According to their data model, St Mirren have the toughest start, followed by two clubs helmed by new managers, Dundee and Motherwell.
As for the easiest, Hibernian and capital rivals Hearts should got off to a flier, right?
Take a look below to see where your side places...
Image source, SNSAside from the first game of the season against Kilmarnock, all dates are subject to change as a result of broadcast and other requirements.
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Image source, SNSIt didn't take long for Livingston to be back dining at the top table in Scottish football, and they've certainly been served a feast.
After kicking off away to Kilmarnock on Saturday, 2 August and welcoming last season's Championship rivals Falkirk to West Lothian one week later, David Martindale's side have - on paper - a wretched run.
The often disputed, but often decided 'big six' are all up next.
A trip to champions Celtic on Saturday, 23 August is followed by the visit of Hearts one week later.
When the Premiership resumes on Saturday, 13 September, a trip to Aberdeen awaits. Two weeks later, Rangers visit the Home of the Set Fare Arena.
October sees trips to Dundee United and Hibs. Gulp.
The Lions head into Christmas on the back of a trek through to St Mirren on Saturday, 20 December while Celtic visit a week later and United three days after that.
And it's a trip up to Tannadice on Saturday, 11 April for Livi's final pre-split fixture.
Looking at the fixtures, where do you think Livingston will be after 10 games? Tell us here.
Image source, SNSLivingston's first Scottish Premiership game after a year in the second tier will be a trip to Kilmarnock.
The match will take place on Saturday, 2 August at 15:00 BST, with Livi's first home fixture against fellow newly-promoted side Falkirk on Saturday 9, August at 15:00.
See Livi's Scottish Premiership fixtures in full here.
All times BST
Livingston have rejected a bid from Latvian champions RFS for goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Sky Sports), external
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Image source, SNSAndrew Shinnie
Andrew Shinnie has signed on for another season at Livingston.
The 35-year-old has scored 13 goals in 158 Livi appearances since joining in 2021.
Shinnie helped David Martindale's side secure promotion to the Scottish Premiership via the play-offs in season 2024-25.
The former Rangers, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Birmingham City, Luton Town and Charlton Athletic attacker was capped once by Scotland in 2012 and has 504 club appearances in total.
No sooner does the season finish and we start looking forward to key dates for the next campaign - and that will be a lot easier to do on Friday when the Scottish Premiership fixtures are released.
That's right, that special day in the calendar is almost here already. The day when you'll learn details of derby fixtures, Christmas opponents and the run-in to the split.
This page will bring you all the fixtures when they drop at 09:00 BST on Friday and we'll be giving you the chance to have your say on how things look.
The new campaign kicks off on the weekend of Saturday, 2 August and will conclude on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
Image source, SNSGoalkeeper Jack Hamilton has agreed a two-year deal to stay with newly-promoted Livingston.
The 31-year-old, who was Livi's back-up keeper for their last two seasons in the top flight, returned to West Lothian in January on a short-term deal until the summer after spending the first half of last season with Ross County.
Despite being restricted to an unused substitute role behind number one Jerome Prior as David Martindale's side secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, Hamilton has been given the opportunity to remain with the Lions.
Latvian champions RFS have offered Livingston around £150,000 for 29-year-old goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Daily Record), external
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Image source, SNSDavid Martindale says criticism of Livingston's artificial surface has been "unwarranted" but is looking forward to welcoming opponents to a new improved one in the coming season.
The West Lothian club's pitch is being upgraded this summer and the Livingston manager points out that it is the "newest version of our surface and Falkirk's", which has received some praise.
"I know everybody talks about it not being a good surface, but that probably comes from watching and not playing on it," he said of Livingston's pitch.
Martindale has lost captain utility man Jamie Brandon to Kilmarnock but brought in four new players - winger Graham Carey from St Johnstone, defender Shane Blaney from Motherwell, plus forwards Connor McLennan and Zak Rudden from Ayr United and Queen's Park respectively.
Meanwhile, striker Stevie May has signed permanently after last season's loan from St Johnstone.
"I thought it was important to get as much Premiership experience in as we can," Martindale told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound.
"They are all boys who have played in the Premiership and I'm giving some of them the opportunity to continue to do that but also giving some of them the chance to get back to the Premiership."
Martindale admits his side will be slightly "undercooked" when the season starts with the League Cup group sections because they will be "a week to 10 days" later in starting pre-season because of playing in the Premiership Play-off final.
"I've been involved in some big games with Livingston previously, but that tops the lot for me," he said of the victory over Ross County.
"In the manner of going behind, how we won the game, it was just a great way to end the season. I think it was a really good game of football for the neutral, but I think it was really good for Scottish football in terms of the play-offs - it is one of the formats that work."
Image source, SNSLivingston have signed right-back Cammy Kerr from Scottish Championship side Queen's Park.
The former Dundee full-back, who made over 150 appearances in the top flight for the Dark Blues, is Davie Martindale's sixth summer signing.
The 29-year-old ran out 15 times in the second tier last season for the Spiders.
Image source, SNSThe SPFL confirmed attendances have risen for a third consecutive season and thanked fans for their "incredible support".
Crowds across all leagues, cups and play-off matches totalled more than 5.3 million, a rise of nearly 185,000 from the 2023-24 season.
"We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025-26," the SPFL statement ends.
"We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."
Image source, SNSLivingston have added more Scottish Premiership experience to their squad with the signing of defender Shane Blaney from Motherwell.
The 26-year-old joined the Fir Park side in January 2023 from Sligo Rovers and made 54 appearances for the Steelmen.
The centre-back featured just 17 times last season as he was hit with injury troubles.
Image source, SNSLivingston have signed striker Zak Rudden from Scottish Championship side Queen's Park.
The forward scored nine goals in the second tier last season and has Premiership experience with St Johnstone and Dundee.
The 25-year-old is David Martindale's fourth summer signing as he prepares his squad for their first season back in the top tier.
Image source, SNSLivingston have signed striker Stevie May on a permanent deal following a successful season-long loan.
The former St Johnstone legend played a pivotal role in Livi bouncing back to the Scottish Premiership at the first time of asking after joining in August 24.
The 32-year-old missed just one game since signing for David Martindale's side in the Championship last term, grabbing six goals in 37 games.
He also scored in four of Livi's five SPFL Trust Trophy games, including in the 5-0 final win.
He made 275 top-flight appearances for the Saints and Aberdeen.
Image source, SNSGraham Carey was one of many players to depart St Johnstone this summer
Midfielder Graham Carey has joined recently-promoted Livingston following his departure from St Johnstone.
The 36-year-old was a regular in the Perth side last term as they suffered Scottish Premiership relegation, scoring four goals in 34 appearances.
But he will continue to play top-flight football next season after becoming David Martindale's second summer signing following the arrival of Connor McLennan.
Image source, SNSJamie Brandon captained Livingston to promotion
Livingston's promotion play-off winning captain Jamie Brandon has departed the club upon their return to the Scottish Premiership.
The versatile midfielder, who joined Livi in 2022, missed just two games last season as David Martindale's side finished second in the Championship and earned promotion with victory against Ross County in the play-off final.
The 27-year-old, who also lifted the SPFL Trust Trophy for the Lions last term, has been linked with a move to Stuart Kettlewell's Kilmarnock.
But Martindale has been boosted by the signing of Connor McLennan from Ayr United on a two-year deal.
The winger has top-flight experience with Aberdeen and St Johnstone.
Tete Yengi looks to be heading for a summer exit from Livingston, with the striker on the radar of several clubs south of the border and the promoted club prepared to listen to offers for the 24-year-old who is contracted until next summer. (Sunday Mail), external
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BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSLivingston are closing in on signing "two really exciting prospects", manager David Martindale has revealed.
Martindale, who has guided the West Lothian side back to the top flight, is keen to strengthen his squad but is also hoping to retain one or two who are out of contact.
Last season's captain Jamie Brandon is one player whose deal is set to expire, with Kilmarnock reportedly battling with Livingston to sign the full-back.
"I can't tell you about [the players we are looking to sign] yet," Martindale told BBC Scotland. "But I'm looking to bring them into the building and I'm not a million miles away from that.
"I'm also speaking to a couple of players who are out of the contract that I'd love to keep, but they've got options elsewhere as well.
"It's just football, it's just a typical pre-season, you'll lose players and you'll bring players in, but it's fairly normal for me.
"I'd done probably two or three players before the season ended, but the club haven't announced them yet.
"I expect to be doing a wee bit more work in the next 48 hours, and [if we manage that] we won't be a million miles away from having a really good squad."
As well as bringing new faces in, there will be a new artificial pitch laid at Livingston for the season ahead.
Work on that starts on Monday and Martindale hopes it will take no more than three to four weeks.
Kilmarnock are battling with Livingston over the signature of versatile defender Jamie Brandon, who is out of contract with the promoted West Lothian club but who want to retain their 27-year-old captain. (Daily Record), external
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