When are SPFL split fixtures announced? Celtic v Rangers date, home games, potential tweaks

An action-packed Saturday in the cinch Premiership saw the top and bottom six confirmed for the final five games of the season.

Here is everything you need to know about the split and fixtures:

There was late drama on Saturday with Ross County netting an 86th-minute penalty to win at Aberdeen, while Motherwell scored deep in stoppage time to earn a point at Livingston. Those results had huge ramifications.

With Hibs losing 3-1 at Hearts, County’s success at Pittodrie saw them take advantage and earn a place in the top half at the expense of their more illustrious rivals. Meanwhile, Livingston were heading for the third-successive top six finish until Ricki Lamie’s equaliser which allowed the Steelmen to hold onto their spot.

Top six: Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dundee United, Ross County, Motherwell.

Bottom six: Hibs, Livingston, Aberdeen, St Mirren, St Johnstone, Dundee.

The SPFL announced the dates last week ahead of the final round of pre-split fixtures

Round 34 – Weekend of April 23/24

Round 35 – Weekend of April 30/May 1

Round 36 – Weekend of May 7/8

Round 37 – Midweek of May 10/11

Round 38 – Weekend of May 14/15

According to reports, the Old Firm derby will be played in round 34, which means it will be the third fixture between the sides this month. Celtic won at Ibrox a week past Sunday and the rivals will meet in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday coming. Such a decision is of little surprise. Authorities will want the match to be played before a title can be confirmed.

Fans will likely find out their fixtures on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning.

Ideally, every team will play 19 home and 19 away games. However, such is the nature of the split it can sometimes lead to sides playing 20 home and 18 away or vice