Scottish Premiership fixtures: Who will come out on top this weekend?
It is the final round of Scottish Premiership matches before the international break, with one match live on Sky Sports.
The Sky cameras will be in Paisley on Sunday as Rangers look for a change in fortunes against a St Mirren side who remain unbeaten in the league.
Brendan Rodgers will look for his Celtic players to bounce back from Champions League disappointment as it is the first Edinburgh derby of the season at Tynecastle Park.
St Johnstone are the only team to have won a league match yet this season and could be seven points behind if they do not find form this weekend.
Here we look at what’s at stake…
What’s live on Sky?
Sunday, October 8, 11 a.m
Starts at 12 noon
It’s been a tough time for Rangers and things won’t get any easier this weekend when they take on St Mirren live on Sky Sports.
Stephen Robinson’s side are unbeaten in the Scottish Premier League and are second, three points ahead of Ibrox.
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Sky Sports’ Kris Boyd delivers a scathing verdict on Rangers after their 2-1 Europa League defeat to Aris Limassol in Cyprus
Steven Davis will once again take charge as Rangers continue the search for Michael Beale’s replacement, with fans hoping for a response after their dismal performance against Aris Limassol in the Europa League on Thursday evening.
Last weekend’s league defeat to Aberdeen spelled the end for Beale, and the club are now looking to save their season.
Can Kilmarnock shock Celtic again?
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers saw his team eliminated from the League Cup in Kilmarnock
Celtic return to the Scottish Premier League after another disappointing Champions League defeat.
Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers returned from injury as the Hoops saw Lazio take a last-ditch win at Parkhead on Wednesday.
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Rangers
They are unbeaten in the league so far this season, but it was Kilmarnock who ended their title defense via the Viaplay Cup.
However, Derek McInnes’ side are struggling with form and are without a win in the Scottish Premier League since their opening game against Rangers.
Who will win the first Edinburgh derby this season?
Nick Montgomery is undefeated as Hibs manager
Nick Montgomery is unbeaten since taking charge of Hibernian and faces his biggest test yet when he heads to Hearts for the first Edinburgh derby of the season.
None of Hibs’ last six managers have lost their first league match against their city rivals.
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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Ross County and Hearts
Hearts have found some form in recent weeks and are just above Hibs in fourth place after two wins in their last three games.
The Jambos are unbeaten in their last four home games against Hibs, with their last derby defeat coming at Tynecastle in 2019 under Daniel Stendel.
Can Ross County avoid three consecutive defeats?
Ross County are currently eleventh in the Scottish Premier League
Dundee have lost just twice in the Scottish Premier League this season, but sit ninth after just one win.
While the Dens Park side have been draw specialists, Ross County have suffered back-to-back league defeats and sit 11th, although they are only behind their opponents by goal difference this weekend.
The Staggies have won on their last four top-flight visits to Dundee, but it could be a tough test if Tony Docherty’s side are unbeaten in their last six home games.
Will Motherwell’s luck change?
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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic
Motherwell were left in pain last weekend when they conceded a last-minute goal in the 2-1 defeat to Celtic.
That marked their third one-goal defeat in a row, as they dropped to fifth place after a strong start to the season.
Livingston have drawn three of their last four Scottish Premiership matches. No team has drawn more times this season than Livi’s four.
David Martindale’s side do not have an impressive record against Motherwell and are winless in the last ten meetings.
Can St Johnstone finally get off the ground?
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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Livingston
St Johnstone are the only Scottish Premier League team without a win this season and are bottom, already four points behind.
They are away to an Aberdeen side, buoyed by their late draw in the Europa Conference League against HJK Helsinki.
Aberdeen’s Bojan Miovski has scored three league goals at home this season
After a disappointing start to the season, the Dons have won their last two league matches and can move up to fourth place with another win.
Last season they defeated St Johnstone in all three meetings without conceding a goal.
Scottish Premiership and SWPL on Sky Sports
Air sports – This season there will be up to 48 cinch Premiership games available across Sky Sports’ flagship channels, including Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, plus at least five SWPL matches. From 2024/25, up to 60 cinch Premiership will be shown live on Sky Sports, alongside the SWPL.
Sky Sports News – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Scottish football fans can enjoy Sky Sports News’ (channel 409) ongoing editorial coverage of the cinch Premiership and SWPL all season long.
Sky Sports digital – Follow the latest Scottish football news on SkySports.com and in the app, including exclusive features and interviews, plus special live blog coverage, in-game clips from live matches on Sky Sports and free highlights.
Sky Sports Social – In addition to coverage and visibility for the competition across all of Sky Sports’ main social media channels, the bespoke Twitter channel @ScotlandSky remains the home of all Scottish football content on Sky Sports.
Show highlights – Watch a special round-up of the cinch Premiership every week on Sky Sports Football.
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