# Celtic crush Hearts 7-1 in Scottish league

> Celtic dominate Hearts 7-1 in Scottish league title race.
- Title: Celtic crush Hearts 7-1 in Scottish league · BBC Sport
- Summary: Celtic dominate Hearts 7-1 in Scottish league title race. Celtic beat Hearts 7-1 in Scottish league match, ending title race hopes for Hearts.
- Keywords: celtic, hearts, scottish league, title race, football, scottish football, celtic park, jimmy thunder, crawford grimsley, wouter vrancken, sports, crush
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62kezneyq8vo
- Published: 2026-10-18T18:22:50.279+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: celtic, hearts, scottish league, title race, football, scottish football, celtic park, jimmy thunder, crawford grimsley, wouter vrancken, sports
## Celtic's blitz on Hearts
Celtic scored seven goals against Hearts in a Scottish league match at Celtic Park.
## Hearts' early mistakes
Hearts conceded two set-piece goals within ten minutes of the match.
## Hearts' weak away record
Hearts had two wins in eleven league matches this season and last season.
## Celtic's tactical dominance
Celtic's speed and accuracy overwhelmed Hearts' slow defensive line.
## Hearts' defensive collapse
Hearts conceded seven goals in a match with no significant defensive efforts.
## Hearts' performance issues
Hearts had more shots than Celtic but conceded seven goals in the match.
## Celtic's attacking strength
Celtic's pace and alertness led to seven goals against Hearts.
## Hearts' psychological impact
Hearts' confidence was shattered by Celtic's dominant performance.
## Hearts' coach response
Hearts' coach Vrancken declined to take responsibility for his team's setup.
## Celtic's title race impact
Celtic's victory strengthens their position in the Scottish league title race.
## Key takeaway

Celtic beat Hearts 7-1 in Scottish league match, ending title race hopes for Hearts.