Scotland: Celtic FC Champions, Hearts relegated as SPFL ends season
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| Celtic FC were crowned Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Champions after the 12 Clubs agreed to end the season. League Toppers Celtic were 13 points ahead of their closest contenders Rangers. Celtic have now won the League nine consecutive times. Photo: Getty via FootballScotland |
Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Football champions for the ninth season in a row and Hearts have been relegated after the SPFL ended the season.
The decision was taken at a board meeting on Monday after the 12 clubs agreed at the end of last week that completing the campaign was unfeasible.
Average points per game played has been used to determine final placings.
Celtic were 13 points ahead of nearest challengers Rangers - having played a game more - when the season was put into abeyance.
SPFL Chairman Murdoch MacLennan congratulated Celtic commiserated with Hearts and said the League were left with "no realistic option but to call" the season.
BBCSport
Celtic FC Manager Neil Lennon celebrates as he holds the trophy. 👇
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