Scottish striker at Beerschot, Scotland international
A roundup of recent Serie A results shows Lazio leading the table with a solid run, while Napoli, Roma, Inter and Juventus are in close pursuit. Other European leagues feature notable goals and manager changes, with Milan pursuing form and Como making a Champions League statement.
Hibernian have overturned a 2-0 deficit from Kosovo, winning 4-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate in the Conference League qualifier. The side showed intensity from the start, with Boyle, Elding, and Lowe on target as Gray’s men regained momentum and secured progression.
Celtic defeat Kilmarnock 5-1, with Kasper Hogh scoring a second-half hat-trick after a bright start from the visitors. Rangers and HJK also feature in European ties, while West Ham progress in the Carabao Cup under pressure.
Rangers have struggled at the start of the Derek McInnes era, with mixed results in domestic and European fixtures. The team is chasing improvement after a difficult run that has left them trailing Celtic in the league and facing a pivotal return leg in Europe.
Lawrence Shankland delivers a pivotal double in a 2-1 win for Rangers at Falkirk, cementing his early-season form and easing transfer deadline jitters around Nicolas Raskin and Kim Min‑Su as the club presses on with new signings.
Celtic have navigated a tricky period as Yang Hyun-jun heads to the Asian Games and Kasper Hogh and Tierney return from injury. Duran and Mheuka are stepping up, with Osmand returning next month as O’Neill aims to preserve title prospects while juggling squad depth.
The government has announced a regenerative approach to integrate young players into big clubs has paid off as Sesko scores on his first full start of the season in United’s 4-0 win over Sabah in the Champions League. He says patience paid off and that joining United feels right after a year of adjustment.
Shankland has suffered a hamstring tear recurrence and will be out for several weeks to months, with scans to decide on surgery. Rangers assess options as Pocognoli’s squad faces upcoming fixtures and international duties.
Scotland has reshaped its Nations League squad under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. Kristi Montgomery earns a first senior call-up after progressing through Blackburn Rovers’ ranks, joining a mix of recalled veterans and new faces as the team prepares for matches against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia.
Hearts are five points off Celtic with Wouter Vrancken guiding a rebuild after a near-miss last season. Bosses have reshaped the squad and the club remains optimistic about a first league crown since 1960, despite stiff competition from the Old Firm.
Jota has returned to Celtic’s first team after ACL rupture in April 2025 and has featured as a substitute in Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts. He says the setback strengthened him and he is determined to contribute as he rebuilds fitness.
Rangers have delivered a commanding 4-0 win over St Johnstone, moving within a point of Celtic after a weather-disrupted match. Kevin Kelsy netted twice, with Ryan Naderi and Tochi Chukwuani adding the others, while St Johnstone’s Kai Fotheringham saw red late on.
Derek McInnes has acknowledged a guilty feeling about leaving Hearts for Rangers and is prepared for a hostile Tynecastle reception when Rangers visit. He says Hearts were hurt last season but proud of their title-challenge; Hearts’ captain Lawrence Shankland is unavailable due to injury. The match pits former Hearts stars against their old club in a high-stakes league clash.