2017-18

Season 43 · 2017 · 38 episodes

Episodes

16th August 2017Sportscene returns with highlights from the first weekend of the new Scottish Premiership season. Champions Celtic begin their quest for a seventh league title in a row when they welcome Hearts to Parkhead. Last season's runners-up Aberdeen host Hamilton, while Rangers are away to Motherwelll. Hibernian, back in the top flight after three seasons in the Championship, host Partick Thistle, while Ross County are away to Dundee and Kilmarnock entertain St Johnstone.
213th August 2017Week two of the new SPFL season sees holders Celtic make the short trip across Glasgow to face Partick Thistle, while Hibernian play their first top-flight game at Ibrox for over five years when they take on Rangers. Aberdeen are in the Highlands to take on Ross County, while Hearts travel to Kilmarnock. Elsewhere, St Johnstone host Motherwell and Hamilton welcome Dundee.
320th August 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. Champions Celtic are at Kilmarnock and Aberdeen host Dundee, who haven't won at Pittodrie for 13 years. Ibrox hosts what should be a fascinating clash between Rangers and Hearts, while Hibernian entertain Hamilton. Elsewhere, Ross County welcome Motherwell to the Highlands and Partick Thistle are away to St Johnstone.
427th August 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership action, including the Sunday double header as Rangers travel to Ross County and Dundee host Hibernian. Elsewhere, Celtic host St Johnstone and Aberdeen are away to Partick Thistle. In the other two games, Kilmarnock host Hamilton and Motherwell entertain Hearts. Show less
510th September 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. League leaders Aberdeen are away to Hearts, looking to preserve their one hundred per cent start to the season, while champions Celtic travel to in-form Hamilton and unbeaten St Johnstone welcome Hibernian to Perth. Rangers host Dundee, rock-bottom Partick travel to Ross County and Motherwell entertain Kilmarnock.
617th September 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Champions Celtic entertain Ross County, while Rangers make the short trip across Glasgow to face Partick Thistle. Aberdeen look to make it three wins from three when they welcome Kilmarnock to Pittodrie. Elsewhere, Dundee host St Johnstone in the Tayside Derby, Hamilton take on Hearts and Motherwell are away to Hibs.
724th September 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. There will be plenty of attention on the first Old Firm derby of the season as Rangers host bitter rivals Celtic at Ibrox. Last season's runners-up Aberdeen are away to Motherwell, St Johnstone entertain Hamilton, Hibernian travel north to face Ross County, Hearts are away to Partick Thistle and fellow strugglers Kilmarnock and Dundee go head to head at Rugby Park.
81st October 2017Champions Celtic welcome a familiar face as Neil Lennon's Hibernian come to Celtic Park, while Rangers face a Friday night trip to Hamilton and Aberdeen welcome St Johnstone to Pittodrie. Elsewhere, Ross County make the long trip south to face Kilmarnock, Dundee host Hearts and Partick Thistle are away to Motherwell.
915th October 2017Highlights of the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Leaders Celtic welcome Dundee, while Aberdeen, who are behind the champions on goal difference only, are away to Hibernian. Rangers play St Johnstone, while Kilmarnock begin life after Lee McCulloch with a trip to face Partick Thistle. Elsewhere, Ross County welcome Hearts and Hamilton are at home to Motherwell.
1022nd October 2017Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. A shorter Premiership card owing to the League Cup semi-finals sees Hearts host St Johnstone at Murrayfield, Partick Thistle entertain Dundee and Hamilton Accies travel north to face Ross County.
1129th October 2017Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Rangers, who parted company with manager Pedro Caixinha earlier this week, face Craig Levein's Hearts at their temporary home of Murrayfield. Brendan Rodger's Celtic play Kilmarnock in Glasgow's east end with new Rugby Park manager Steve Clarke at the helm. Elsewhere, recently-appointed Ross County boss Owen Coyle pits his wits against Derek McInnes' Aberdeen and Motherwell face Hibs at Fir Park.
125th November 2017Among the Saturday games, St Johnstone host Celtic, while Rangers and Partick Thistle meet at Ibrox and Hibs entertain Dundee at Easter Road. Then on Sunday, Hearts and Kilmarnock meet at Murrayfield as redevelopment work on the main stand at Tynecastle continues
1319th November 2017Highlights of the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. In Saturday's lunchtime kick-off, Owen Coyle's Ross County host Brendan Rodger's Celtic in Dingwall. Then Aberdeen welcome Motherwell to Pittodrie and Hamilton make the short journey to Govan to face Rangers at Ibrox. Elsewhere, it's Hibs v St Johnstone at Easter Road and Dundee against Kilmarnock at Dens Park. Then on Sunday, Hearts and Partick Thistle are scheduled to meet in the first match at Tynecastle since the redevelopment of the main stand. Introduced by Jonathan Sutherland.
1426th November 2017Highlights of the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Rangers travel to Tayside to play Dundee on Friday evening. Elsewhere, Hearts host Ross County at the newly redeveloped Tynecastle Stadium, while Hamilton and Hibs go head to head in Lanarkshire, and Kilmarnock face Aberdeen at Rugby Park. Plus, news from the League Cup final between Motherwell and Celtic at Hampden.
153rd December 2017Highlights of the weekend's Scottish Premiership action, with Sunday's Aberdeen versus Rangers match at Pittodrie taking top billing. It's their first meeting since May last season, when the Dons secured victory at Ibrox for the first time since 1991. Among Saturday's games, Celtic host Motherwell in a repeat of last weekend's League Cup final, while Hibernian are in Glasgow to play Partick Thistle.
1610th December 2017Highlights of the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Aberdeen travel to Tayside to play Dundee on Friday evening. On Saturday, Rangers host Ross County at Ibrox, while Motherwell make their first visit to the revamped Tynecastle Park to take on Hearts. In other matches, Hamilton play St Johnstone, while Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle meet at Rugby Park. Sunday's game sees Neil Lennon taking his Hibs side to Glasgow to face Brendan Rodgers' Celtic.
1717th December 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Champions Celtic take on Hearts in the Sunday afternoon kick-off, while on Saturday, the clash between Aberdeen and Hibernian promises to be intriguing. Elsewhere, Rangers host St Johnstone, Kilmarnock entertain Motherwell, Dundee welcome Partick Thistle and Ross County are at Hamilton.
1824th December 2017Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. Last season's top two go head to head at Celtic Park as the champions Celtic host Aberdeen, while Rangers are away to Kilmarnock looking to capitalise on any points dropped. Elsewhere, Hibernian host Ross County, Motherwell entertain Dundee, Partick Thistle take on Hamilton and Hearts are away to St Johnstone.
1931st December 2017Highlights from the final Premiership card of 2017. Celtic and Rangers renew their rivalry in the second Old Firm derby of the season, while the clash between Aberdeen and Hearts is sure to be entertaining. There's a Tayside derby in Perth as St Johnstone host Dundee and a Lanarkshire derby between Motherwell and Hamilton Accies. Elsewhere, Hibernian welcome Kilmarnock and Ross / County travel south to face Partick Thistle.
2020th January 2018 - Scottish Cup 4th Round SaturdayJonathan Sutherland presents highlights from the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. This is one of the most exciting days in the Scottish football calendar as teams from the lower leagues aim to make history against more illustrious opponents. Championship side Brechin City travel south to face Celtic, current holders of all three Scottish football trophies and unbeaten in domestic cup competition since a Scottish Cup semi-final loss in April 2016. Elsewhere, there are two all-Premierships ties, including a Lanarkshire derby. Motherwell at home look to avenge a 3-1 defeat at Hamilton just before the winter break, while Ross County travel south from Dingwall to take on Steve Clarke's rejuvenated Kilmarnock side. 2014 Scottish Cup winners St Johnstone travel to League One Albion Rovers and Premiership side Partick Thistle face a tricky trip to Dumfries to face Championship outfit Queen of the South. Plus the best moments from Friday night's Highland League derby as Fortmartine welcome Aberdeenshire rivals Cove Rangers to Pitmedden. With all the goals from around the country and expert comment and analysis on all the key games.
2121st January 2018 - Scottish Cup 4th Round SundayJonathan Sutherland presents highlights from the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. The Edinburgh derby takes centre stage as these bitter rivals meet again in the cup. 2016 Scottish Cup winners Hibs knocked their neighbours out in a fifth-round replay last season and are currently nine games unbeaten against Craig Levein's Jambos. In the day's other cup tie, Rangers face a long journey north to take on Highland League side Fraserburgh. Programme features highlights from those two matches, as well as a look back at all the goals and key talking points from the weekend's fourth-round games.
2228th January 2018Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. Champions Celtic host Hibernian, while Aberdeen entertain Kilmarnock at Pittodrie. Ross County, who began 2018 at the foot of the table, host Rangers looking for an unlikely win to ease their relegation concerns. Elsewhere, Hearts host Motherwell, Dundee are at Hamilton and St Johnstone take on Partick Thistle.
234th February 2018Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. Rangers host Hibernian at Ibrox looking to gain revenge for the defeat when Neil Lennon's side were in Glasgow back in August, while Celtic are away at Kilmarnock, Aberdeen host Hamilton and Hearts play St Johnstone. Elsewhere, Partick Thistle travel to Motherwell and Dundee host Ross County.
24Scottish Cup Fifth Round Highlights - SaturdayJonathan Sutherland presents highlights from the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, as the last 16 teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. Holders Celtic take on Glasgow rivals Partick Thistle, hoping to continue their unbeaten domestic cup run. Hearts face Premiership counterparts St Johnstone at Tynecastle, a week to the day after facing them in the league. In another all-Premiership tie, Motherwell travel to Dundee hoping to maintain the cup form that saw them reach the League Cup final back in November. Elsewhere, there are two Highland League sides in the last 16 for the first time since 1962. Brora Rangers continue to clock the miles as they travel to face Steve Clarke's Kilmarnock side and Cove Rangers welcome Paul Hartley and his Falkirk team to Cove Bay. Greenock Morton are at home to Dumbarton in an all-Championship tie. With all the goals from around the country and expert comment and analysis on all the key games.
25Scottish Cup Fifth Round Highlights - SundayJonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. Last year's beaten finalists Aberdeen are at home to Championship side Dundee United, while Rangers travel west to Ayr United. And there is a look back at all the goals and key talking points from Saturday's other fifth-round ties.
2618th February 2018Highlights of the weekend's Scottish Premiership. A return to league action after the Scottish Cup sees Celtic host St Johnstone, while Rangers visit Hamilton Accies and Hibernian host Aberdeen at Easter Road in what could be a big match in the push for European places. Elsewhere, Ross County host Hearts, Dundee are in Glasgow to take on Partick Thistle and Motherwell entertain Kilmarnock.
2725th February 2018Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. Last season's top two, Celtic and Aberdeen, go head to head at Pittodrie with the home side knowing they need to pick up points if they are to any chance of creating a title race. Rangers host Hearts and Hibernian are at Kilmarnock as the race for Europe heats up. Elsewhere, Dundee entertain Motherwell, Partick Thistle travel to Hamilton and St Johnstone entertain Ross County.
28Scottish Cup Sixth Round Highlights - SaturdayJonathan Sutherland presents highlights from the sixth round of the Scottish Cup as the remaining eight teams compete for a place in the semi-finals. Championship side Greenock Morton travel to holders Celtic, hoping to hault the Bhoys unbeaten domestic cup run. Jim Duffy's side were knocked out by Celtic at this stage in 2016, while Brendan Rodgers's team are last season's Scottish Cup champions. Steve Clarke's rejuvenated Kilmarnock travel north to Aberdeen to face last year's finalists. The Ayrshire men are on a good run of form but have not reached the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup since 1997, when they went on to lift the famous trophy. With extended highlights from both quarter-finals and expert comment and analysis plus post-match interviews.
29Scottish Cup Sixth Round Highlights - SundayMotherwell will be looking to make it to another cup final this season after losing the League Cup final to Celtic back in November. They face Craig Levein's Hearts side, who are aiming for their first Scottish Cup semi-final appearance since 2012. In the second match of the day, Championship side Falkirk travel to Ibrox to face Rangers who lifted the trophy in 2016. Paul Hartley's side last made the Scottish Cup final back in 2015, losing to Inverness Caley Thistle. The programme programme features highlights from both matches, as well as a look back at all the goals and key talking points from Saturday's other quarter-final games.
3011th March 2018Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership. It's a weekend of big derby matches with the latest installment of the Old Firm between Celtic and Rangers, while in the capital emotions run high as Hibernian host Hearts. Elsewhere, there is a Tayside derby as Dundee entertain St Johnstone, and a battle between Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton and Motherwell. Meanwhile, Aberdeen travel to Glasgow to take on Partick Thistle and Kilmarnock host Ross County.
3118th March 2018Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Champions Celtic visit Motherwell in a repeat of November's League Cup decider, Rangers and Aberdeen keep up the charge by hosting Kilmarnock and Dundee respectively. Elsewhere, St Johnstone host Hiberian, Partick Thistle are at Hearts and Ross County entertain Hamilton in what could be a crucial game in the battle to avoid relegation.
321st April 2018Highlights from the weekend's Scottish Premiership as the league resumes following the international break. Celtic take on Ross County as they look to take another step towards a seventh league title in a row. In the chasing pack, Rangers travel to Motherwell and Aberdeen host St Johnstone. Elsewhere, Hiberian entertain out-of-form Partick Thistle, while this season's surprise package Kilmarnock host Hamilton and Hearts travel to struggling Dundee.
338th April 2018Leaders Celtic travel to Hamilton on Sunday, while game of the day on Saturday sees Hearts host Aberdeen. Rangers host Dundee and Kilmarnock visit Partick, while relegation-threatened Ross County play Hibernian and Motherwell travel to St Johnstone.
3415th April 2018Extended highlights of today's Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final where last season's cup winners Celtic take on their old rivals Rangers at Hampden Park. It's the third time in a row the teams have met at this stage in the competition. In 2017 Brendan Rodgers' side won 2-0, going on to claim the treble. But the season before that Rangers were victorious following a penalty shoot-out, though went on to lose to Hibernian in the final. There is also a look back at Saturday's last-four match, which sees Stephen Robinson's Motherwell take on last season's beaten finalists, Aberdeen. And there is action from Saturday's Premiership encounter between Hamilton and Kilmarnock.
3522nd April 2018Highlights of this weekend's SPFL Premiership matches in the first fixture card since the table split into two halves. At the top end, Celtic close in on what will be their seventh title in a row, while Rangers, Aberdeen and Hibs are locked in a battle for second place. At the other end, Partick Thistle currently occupy bottom spot with Ross County one place above them.
3629th April 2018The final Old Firm encounter of the season sees Celtic host Rangers, with the visitors keen to atone for the recent Scottish Cup semi-final defeat. Aberdeen entertain Hearts and Hibernian host Kilmarnock in the race for precious European spots. At the bottom, Partick Thistle are away to St Johnstone, Dundee travel to Motherwell and Hamilton entertain Ross County.
376th May 2018Highlights of the weekend's SPFL Premiership matches. Partick Thistle and Ross County meet at Firhill on Friday evening in a crucial game at the foot of the table. On Saturday lunchtime, Dundee face Hamilton in another key bottom-six match, with Motherwell versus St Johnstone kicking off at 3.00. In the top half, Rangers host Kilmarnock and Aberdeen play Hibs as the race to finish second enters the final straight. On Sunday, Hearts host Celtic at Tynecastle Park.
3813th May 2018Champions Celtic are at home to Aberdeen, where they will be presented with the trophy, while Rangers are in the capital to face Hibernian at Easter Road and Kilmarnock host Hearts at Rugby Park. Saturday's bottom-six matches feature Dundee v Partick Thistle, St Johnstone v Ross County and Hamilton v Motherwell.