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 : 2026-10-31

ELO leaderCeltic
Average ELO1520
ELO spread324
Teams covered12

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Celtic175410
2Rangers168511
3Heart Of Midlothian164710
4Dundee Utd150511
5Dundee149010
6Falkirk148911
7Hibernian147310
8ST Mirren145111
9Aberdeen144911
10ST Johnstone14366
11Motherwell143012
12Kilmarnock142911

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
1Celtic108111825
2Rangers117311024
3Heart Of Midlothian10523617
4Dundee10514416
5Dundee Utd11443016
6Falkirk11434115
7Motherwell12336-612
8Aberdeen11326-211
9ST Mirren11326-911
10Kilmarnock11236-149
11Hibernian10226-58
12ST Johnstone6141-37

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.