17.05.2025 16:01 h

Celtic, Rangers both held on Scottish final day

James Forrest spared Celtic's blushes on the day they lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy with a stoppage time equaliser in a 1-1 draw against St. Mirren on Saturday.

Forrest recently became the Glasgow giants' most decorated player of all-time with a 26th major honour.

The 33-year-old's strike ensured he scored for a 16th consecutive season as Celtic avoided just a second home domestic defeat of the season.

Jonah Ayunga's deflected opener early in the second half had boosted St. Mirren's dream of European football.

But they had to settle for sixth place as Forrest drilled in at the near post in the 94th minute.

Celtic ended the campaign 17 points clear of Rangers as the runners-up were also held 2-2 at third-placed Hibs.

After Cyriel Dessers' second-minute opener put the visitors in front at Easter Road, Rangers thought they had doubled their lead through Nicolas Raskin.

However, VAR could not find a definitive angle to prove the ball had crossed the line and Hibs controversially raced up the field to level through Kieran Bowie.

Raskin's header restored Rangers' advantage in the second half.

Hibs, though, capped their fine season as Marin Boyle secured a point.

Dundee United pipped Aberdeen to fourth place on goal difference after coming from behind at Tannadice.

Jeppe Okkels fired the Dons in front on 15 minutes.

But Aberdeen go into next weekend's Scottish Cup final against Celtic on a four-match losing streak.

Declan Gallagher levelled for United before Sam Dalby's penalty secured all three points.