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Here are my predicted opening day fixtures for the Scottish premiership.

Dundee v Ross county.

Hearts v Aberdeen

Motherwell v Celtic

Rangers v Hibernian

St Johnstone v Livingston

St Mirren v Dundee United

Reason behind that Hearts and Rangers champions hence home for them and away for Celtic and Hibs. Motherwell and St Johnstone have went at least three season without a home start. And the rest randomised with Dundee not at home with Dundee United. Note Livingston were promoted via playoffs three years ago and had away start, so no home start guaranteed for playoff winners.  The reason for Motherwell and Hibs getting old firm to start is probably their turn.

 

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I predict there will be a 'leaked opening day fixtures' released by a random twitter account at the weekend. People will then discuss these leaked opening day fixtures and moan about them. Then there will be the actual fixtures released, which will bear no resemblance at all to the leaked version. Happens every year. 

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Given the distinct chance that opening day won’t see stadiums operating at full capacity I hope they put the big derby fixtures closer to game eleven.

if hearts are going to be at home in a game some of us might have to miss then I’d rather it was against one of those clubs whose existence is easy to forget. Like.., err.. thingy! You know! Their name escapes me at the moment but You get the idea

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On 10/06/2021 at 12:51, topcat(The most tip top) said:

Given the distinct chance that opening day won’t see stadiums operating at full capacity I hope they put the big derby fixtures closer to game eleven.

if hearts are going to be at home in a game some of us might have to miss then I’d rather it was against one of those clubs whose existence is easy to forget. Like.., err.. thingy! You know! Their name escapes me at the moment but You get the idea

Agreed.

Even if full capacity is allowed, they shouldn't waste a game on opening day that would draw a big crowd any time, as I'm guessing the openers always draw big crowds?

The opening matchups should be something like the following to maximize attendance for the long run if clubs can have full capacity:

Celtic-St. Mirren

Livingston-Rangers

United-Aberdeen

St. Johnstone-Dundee

Hearts-Ross County

Motherwell-Hibs

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2 hours ago, AmericanFan said:

Agreed.

Even if full capacity is allowed, they shouldn't waste a game on opening day that would draw a big crowd any time, as I'm guessing the openers always draw big crowds?

The opening matchups should be something like the following to maximize attendance for the long run if clubs can have full capacity:

Celtic-St. Mirren

Livingston-Rangers

United-Aberdeen

St. Johnstone-Dundee

Hearts-Ross County

Motherwell-Hibs

Tbf us v Dundee is generally one of our bigger home games.

United v Aberdeen would be a big crowd too in normal circumstances. 

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6 hours ago, RandomGuy. said:

Tbf us v Dundee is generally one of our bigger home games.

United v Aberdeen would be a big crowd too in normal circumstances. 

Ah. Right on. Didn't know that. Appreciate the info.

So maybe flip those, or is United-St. Johnstone a big draw as well? My grasp of some of the geographical rivalries is lacking.

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33 minutes ago, AmericanFan said:

Ah. Right on. Didn't know that. Appreciate the info.

So maybe flip those, or is United-St. Johnstone a big draw as well? My grasp of some of the geographical rivalries is lacking.

Saints have fairly shit crowds against anyone except the Dundee sides and Old Firm, tbh.

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1 minute ago, AmericanFan said:

What's a big crowd for SJ? 10K?

5 men + a dog

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