At one time or another this season, Hearts and Hibs have been in amongst the relegation battle – the Tynecastle side still remain in it. Last term the Edinburgh duo were both in the mix for European football before their respective hopes petered out as the campaign reached its climax. So how are they placed this season in comparison to the same time last season when they had played 27 fixtures? (Ross County are discounted as they were playing in the Championship, while four teams on 26 games were compared to their position after 26 games last term).
1. Rangers: +11 points
This season: Pld: 26. Pts: 63. Pos: 2nd. Last season: Pld 26. Pts: 52. Pos: 2nd. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
2. Celtic: +10 points
This season: Pld: 27. Pts: 73. Pos: 1st. Last season: Pld 27. Pts: 63. Pos: 1st. Photo: SNS Group Ross Parker
3. St Mirren: +9 points
This season: Pld: 26. Pts: 22. Pos: 10th. Last season: Pld 26. Pts: 13. Pos: 12th. Photo: Roddy Scott - SNS Group
4. Motherwell: +5 points
This season: Pld: 26. Pts: 41. Pos: 4th. Last season: Pld 26. Pts: 36. Pos: 7th. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group