Inverness Caledonian Thistle head into the final day of the League 1 season knowing the title is within reach, with helicopter drama set to return to Scottish football for the first time in eight years.

The Highland side sit two points clear at the top of the table ahead of Saturday’s decisive fixtures, with promotion back to the Championship now firmly in their hands.

A win at home to Hamilton Academical will seal the title and confirm their return, while even a draw could be enough given their superior goal difference.

Behind them, Stenhousemuir remain in contention and will travel to Montrose needing a win and hoping for a slip in Inverness.

The SPFL has put plans in place for a dramatic finish, with a helicopter ready to deliver the League 1 trophy once the destination is confirmed on Saturday afternoon.

That means the trophy could be airborne as the final whistle approaches, heading north to Inverness or south depending on how the title race is decided.

For Inverness, the equation is clear, win the game and the title is theirs.

Scott Kellacher’s side have worked their way into this position over a long campaign and now stand one result away from promotion.

There is added pressure in the fixture, with Hamilton arriving needing points themselves to avoid slipping into the relegation play off position.

That combination of title ambition and survival fight sets the stage for a tense afternoon.

Across the league, the final day has been set up for maximum drama, with multiple outcomes still in play and little margin for error.

Neil Doncaster said the circumstances reflect a season that has delivered right to the end.

“It’s been an incredible SPFL season across our four divisions, and we’re hugely excited to see the William Hill League 1 and League 2 title races go right down to the wire.

“It’s the first time in eight seasons we’ll have had a helicopter on standby to deliver one of our trophies, which adds an extra sense of drama to the day.

“We’re sure it will be a memorable day for supporters, and we want to wish the very best of luck to all the clubs involved.”

The use of a helicopter to deliver the trophy has not been seen since the 2017 to 2018 season, adding a layer of theatre to an already high stakes moment.

For supporters in the Highlands, it brings the possibility of a title being sealed in front of a home crowd, with the trophy arriving moments later.

For players, it comes down to ninety minutes that will define the season.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle now stand on the brink, with promotion within reach and the sound of a waiting helicopter adding to the sense that something big is about to happen.