The new replica shirts are bought, the season tickets are saved in the digital wallet, and pre-season is complete. The Scottish Premiership is finally back, with the opening weekend now less than 48 hours away.
Can Celtic continue their dominance of the top flight? Or is the 2025/26 season the one where Rangers roar back under their new American owners? Could Hibs break the Old Firm’s grip on the top two after last season’s outstanding campaign, or will Derek McInnes restore Hearts to former glories? There’s so much to discuss, and even more to look forward to.
It was Daizen Maeda that took all the individual honours last season, such as the SWFA player of the season award, though Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers was the winner of league’s top goalscorer award with 18-goals. But who will be the player that takes the Golden Boot come the end of the new campaign? Here are the 20 players tipped to be the 25/26 Scottish Premiership's top scorer come May*.
*All odds are offered bet365 and are subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Martin Boyle (Hibs) - 25/1
A regular name on the Hibs scoresheet for a number of seasons, the Aussie forward has odds of 25/1 to take the Golden Boot award this year - which is pretty good odds considering is a surprise considering he scored 15 league goals last term. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Reo Hatate (Celtic) - 25/1
Hatate may seem like a surprise name in this list, but the Celtic midfielder made it into double figures last season, scoring 10 league goals. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Johnny Kenny (Celtic) - 25/1
The young Irishman broke into the Celtic squad towards the back end of last season, and has been bright spark in pre-season, scoring against Queen's Park and Newcastle United. Will Kenny have a breakout season for the Hoops, and prove hi worth? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers) - 25/1
The Norway international has been unable to get on the pitch for his new club due to injury so far in pre-season. Can he return soon and provide the goals Rangers need, and perhaps even win the Golden Boot in the process? The bookies don't think so, with odds of 25/1. | Rangers FC Photo: Rangers FC