Football ELO rankings

Scottish Premiership team ELO ranking

Compare Scottish Premiership clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Scottish Premiership team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 · Latest observation : 2026-09-06

ELO leaderCeltic
Average ELO1529
ELO spread309
Teams covered11

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Celtic17195
2Heart Of Midlothian16604
3Rangers16375
4Motherwell15925
5Hibernian15414
6ST Mirren14864
7Dundee14755
8Dundee Utd14506
9Falkirk14405
10Aberdeen14155
11Kilmarnock14094

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Celtic55001015
2Rangers5311210
3Heart Of Midlothian430169
4Motherwell522138
5ST Mirren421127
6Dundee520316
7Hibernian4202-16
8Dundee Utd6123-55
9Aberdeen5113-54
10Falkirk5023-42
11Kilmarnock4013-91

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Scottish Premiership statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Scottish Premiership through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. Each competition has its own variance, rhythm and structural profile, which changes how league statistics should be interpreted. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Scottish Premiership better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Scottish Premiership hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Scottish Premiership ELO FAQ

How do I read the Scottish Premiership ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Scottish Premiership?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Scottish Premiership hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.