It's official: Celtic SPL u-19 champions 2009/2010

Celtic's u-19 side have clinched the SPL title today after Rangers lost 2-0 to Dundee United.

The result leaves Stevie Frail's side nine points ahead of Rangers with two games left to play with Dundee United moving into second place a point ahead of Rangers but with just one match remaining.

Celtic face Aberdeen at Lennoxtown tomorrow but despite clinching the championship Frail will be expecting nothing less than a win from his players.

He said: "It's great to be champions and we'll be looking to play like champions against Aberdeen.

"The players have worked hard to win the title and will be determined to keep up their recent form.

"There's maybe a little less pressure tomorrow but we still expect high standards from the players and they all have cup final places to play for.

"Knowing that we've won the league might change my thinking on who plays tomorrow. We're looking forward to the match knowing that there are still two big games to go this season."

Celtic face Rangers at Hampden on Wednesday in the final of the SFA Youth Cup then complete their league campaign next Saturday away to Hearts.

SPL u-19 league table

Youths step up title bid

Celtic's youth side can take a significant step towards winning the championship by beating Hibs at Lennoxtown today, kick-off 1pm.

Stevie Frail's side require seven points from their last three matches to take the title- assuming that Rangers win all five of their remaining matches which are all away from home.

Rangers face Aberdeen today with a 1.30pm kick off knowing that they must win and hope for results elsewhere to keep their hopes alive- a bit like the first team situation in reverse.

After today Celtic have to play Hibs at home and finish the campaign away to Hearts on May 1, three days after the SFA Youth Cup Final against Rangers at Hampden.

SPL u-19 table
SPL u-19 fixtures.