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Record signing Kasper Hogh admits he needs to adapt to grass after dismal Celtic debut

Record Celtic transfer signing Kasper Hogh said he needs to adapt to playing on grass after making his debut for the club on Monday against Dundee FC in the Scottish Premiership. The former Bodo/Glimt striker was signed by Celtic this summer in a record deal worth £11 million.

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Kaizer Chiefs confirm signing of red-hot winger to bolster squad for busy campaign

Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of Stellenbosch FC winger Langelihle Phili, who is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Betway Premiership.

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Mamelodi Sundowns ready to fight on all fronts, says coach Miguel Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns have arrived back from their pre-season camp in Austria having been given permission to sit out the first week of Betway Premiership action.

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Has Luke Baartman come of age at Kaizer Chiefs after scintillating display?

Kaizer Chiefs got their season off to a positive start with a 3-1 victory over Kruger United in their Betway Premiership clash on Saturday, but it was the performance of young playmaker Luke Baartman that will have been most pleasing for new coach Fernando Da Cruz.

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Late collapse sees Hearts suffer defeat to Aberdeen in season opener

Hearts crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat at Aberdeen on Saturday in a calamitous start to their bid to make amends for last season's agonising failure to win the Scottish Premiership.

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Oswin Appollis writes name into history books on the opening day of the Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis was the first goalscorer of the new Betway Premiership season when he netted against promoted Milford FC on Saturday.

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Rangers held by Dundee Utd in Scottish Premiership opener as McInnes era begins

Rangers were frustrated by Dundee United as the Derek McInnes era started with a 1-1 draw in the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season on Friday.

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Orlando Pirates' slow starts and Kaizer Chiefs into the wild as Betway Premiership kicks off

The Betway Premiership kicks off on Saturday in what seems a low-key start to the season, with little fanfare in recent weeks to build the hype.

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Orlando Pirates beware: Record of defending Betway Premiership champions in season opener

Orlando Pirates will hope to get off to a winning start in the defence of their Betway Premiership title when they host promoted Milford FC on Saturday, but history shows victory is far from certain.

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Orlando Pirates complete signing of midfielder with days to kick-off of Betway Premiership defence

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the expected signing of midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi from Stellenbosch FC, the club announced on Wednesday.

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Relebohile Mofokeng star of the show at the PSL Awards as Orlando Pirates clean-up

Relebohile Mofokeng cleaned up at the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League awards when he took home both the Players’ Player and Footballer of the Season prizes after helping Orlando Pirates to the Betway Premiership title.

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Who is new Orlando Pirates striker Sebastian Pedersen: his record and playing style

Orlando Pirates announced the signing of Norwegian forward Sebastian Pedersen on Sunday as they boosted their attacking options for what they hope will be a successful defence of their Betway Premiership title and a deep run in the CAF Champions League. But who is their new man?

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Former Kaizer Chiefs coaches in high demand as Naturena post remains open

Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef helped guide the club to third place in the Betway Premiership this past season, but could be on opposing benches in the coming campaign.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rangers forward Miovski on missing out on the title, Old Firm and more

A frustrating season is behind Rangers and forward Bojan Miovski, as the Gers finished in third place below Hearts and the champions, Celtic, in the Scottish Premiership.

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Second-year title 'more than we could have asked for': Auckland manager Corica

Coach Steve Corica said Auckland FC had exceeded expectations by adding the A-League ⁠championship title on Saturday to the premiership crown claimed in their debut season last year to cap a ‌successful second A-League campaign for the fledgling club.

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Orlando Pirates are champions, Orbit College relegated on Betway Premiership final day

The long wait for Orlando Pirates fans is over as they completed a nervy 2-0 win over relegated Orbit College on the final day of the Betway Premiership season on Saturday to be crowned champions.

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Hearts boss McInnes confident club can recover from heartbreak & challenge for title again

Hearts boss Derek McInnes said there had been "so much positivity" that would inspire his team even though they fell agonisingly short of clinching a first Scottish Premiership title since 1960.

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Scottish Premiership confirm title decider had finished before pitch invasion

Saturday's title decider between Celtic and Hearts was not cut short because ⁠of a pitch invasion after the hosts completed a 3-1 victory in stoppage time, the Scottish Football League has confirmed.

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Hearts condemn 'shameless scenes' after Celtic supporters' pitch invasion

Hearts condemned "shameful scenes" that "embarrassed Scottish football" after a 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday confirmed the Glasgow club as Premiership champions.

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Celtic coach O'Neill believes 'courage' carried them to another Scottish title

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill said his side's mental courage had dragged them over the line to snatch the Scottish Premiership title away from Hearts in the dying embers of Saturday's season finale.

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Twist in the tale? Blunt Pirates held by Durban City as Sundowns handed lifeline

Orlando Pirates spurned the chance to take over at the top of the Betway Premiership when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Durban City in their penultimate fixture in Orlando on Saturday.

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Celtic net dramatic late goals to sink Hearts and clinch record-extending Scottish Premiership

Celtic scored two late goals to beat Heart of Midlothian 3-1 at home in a nerve-racking final-day title showdown to be crowned ⁠Scottish champions for a record 56th time on Saturday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Hearts player Bednar discusses 'fairytale' season ahead of title decider vs Celtic

The 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season is set to end in the most dramatic of fashion, as Hearts visit Celtic on the final day knowing that avoiding defeat will see them win the league, and we spoke to the club's former striker Roman Bednar about their title bid.

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Hearts face Celtic challenge to secure historic Scottish Premiership title

Hearts are on the brink of breaking Scottish football's glass ceiling but must emerge undefeated away to Celtic on Saturday to end a 66-year wait to win the title.