Celtic have discovered the key post-split dates for the remainder of the season.
The Scottish Premiership runaway leaders have learned this afternoon when they will take on their opponents for the final few fixtures of the campaign with the finish line now in sight.
It has been 31 matches so far and after 33 the division splits into top and bottom six. Celtic of course are out in front and will look to secure the trophy with some matches to spare.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  CelticCeltic | 31 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 92 | 20 | 72 | 78 |
| 2 |  RangersRangers | 31 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 66 | 31 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 |  HibernianHibernian | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 47 |
| 4 |  AberdeenAberdeen | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 42 | 47 | -5 | 46 |
| 5 |  Dundee UtdDundee Utd | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 40 | -1 | 44 |
And the SPFL have now confirmed when the five matches will be played post-split with the other four clubs outside of the Hoops and Rangers still to be finalised.
SPFL confirm Celtic post-split matchdays
The first round of top six post-split games will take place on April 26/27 and will end on May 17.
The governing body have noted that the Premiership’s top six can be confirmed this weekend, but three particular results must occur in order for that to happen.
The SPFL say that the post-split fixtures will be published as soon as possible after both halves of the table are locked in.
A statement released by the SPFL notes the permutations that still must be ironed out before Celtic will know their opponents if it is to be concluded this weekend.
It reads: “The SPFL has today announced some key dates for the end of the season, with the William Hill Premiership post-split dates and SPFL play-offs confirmed.
“Fixture round 34 of the William Hill Premiership will take place on the weekend of April 26/27 and round 35 will be played on the weekend of May 3/4. Premiership round 36 is scheduled for the weekend of May 10/11, with round 37 on the midweek of May 13/14.
Celtic wait for the rest of the top six clubs list to be complete
“The top-six fixtures will conclude on Saturday May 17, kick-off 12.30pm, with the bottom-six games being played on Sunday May 18, kick-off 3.00pm.
“The top six in the William Hill Premiership could be confirmed this weekend but only if Heart of Midlothian defeat Dundee United at Tynecastle on Sunday and both Motherwell and St Mirren lose away to Kilmarnock and Dundee on Saturday, otherwise the split will be determined after the round 33 games next weekend.
“In either scenario, the SPFL will look to publish the post-split fixtures as soon as possible, following discussions with Police Scotland and broadcast partners.”
SPFL Chief Operating Officer Calum Beattie added: “We are set for a hugely exciting end to the season, with league titles, European places and the battle to avoid relegation all on the line before the eagerly-anticipated play-offs begin next month.
“We are pleased to be able to confirm the dates for the post-split fixtures, as well as the play-off schedule and broadcast selections, and are very much looking forward to all the football being played in the weeks ahead.”
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