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Scotland Premiership 2026/27 · Regular Season - 4

Celtic vs Falkirk, 29 August 2026: result and statistics

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Celtic

2 : 1 Half-time score 2:0 29 August 2026
Falkirk crest

Falkirk

2.87 xG Expected goals (xG) 0.53
Premiership standings Premier League
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
1 Celtic 7 14 4 18
11 Falkirk 7 6 9 6

Squad news

Preliminary squads: Celtic — Falkirk

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Preliminary
Celtic 4-2-3-1
CoachMartin O'Neill
Falkirk 4-2-3-1
CoachJohn McGlynn
7.9 1. V. Sinisalo
7.0 51. C. Donovan
7.8 20. C. Carter-Vickers
7.6 5. L. Scales
8.5 63. K. Tierney
7.3 22. M. Baur
7.3 21. A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
7.2 23. H. Hassan
8.3 8. B. Nygren
7.0 13. Yang Hyun-Jun
7.3 11. C. Duran
7.3 19. S. Bain
7.2 22. R. Strain
7.2 15. L. Neilson
7.3 5. L. Henderson
6.9 3. L. McCann
6.9 16. F. Barbrook
7.2 8. B. Spencer
6.8 23. E. Ross
6.2 28. B. Krauhaus
6.2 99. C. Fodrey
6.4 7. B. Parkinson
Celtic Substitutes
31
R. Doohan G
6
A. Trusty D
7.6
47
D. Murray D
19
C. Osmand F
6.3
62
L. Kennedy M
49
J. Forrest M
6.8
17
S. Tounekti F
6.5
24
J. Kenny F
14
L. McCowan M
7.5
Falkirk Substitutes
1
N. Hogarth G
4
J. McMillan D
7.0
6
C. Donaldson D
17
S. Tanser D
6.3
21
D. Melniks M
6.0
27
C. McLeod M
6.3
9
R. MacIver F
6.7
24
J. Murrell F
6.5
47
A. Doherty F
6.3

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Celtic — Falkirk

Celtic

4 wins, 0 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches

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Celtic

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Celtic — at home

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Celtic
Falkirk

0 wins, 1 draws, 4 losses in the last 5 matches

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Falkirk — all matches

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Falkirk

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Falkirk — away

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Falkirk

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Head-to-head: Celtic and Falkirk

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
25.04.2026 Premiership Celtic — Falkirk 3:1
01.02.2026 Premiership Celtic — Falkirk 2:0
14.01.2026 Premiership Falkirk — Celtic 0:1
29.10.2025 Premiership Celtic — Falkirk 4:0

Match timeline

Match events: Celtic — Falkirk

First half 2 - 0
1 - 0
C. Duran Goal
VAR review Incident involving: Camilo Durán Goal confirmed
2 - 0
C. Duran Assist: K. Tierney Goal
Lewis Neilson Yellow card · Foul
Leon McCann Yellow card · Foul
Colby Donovan Yellow card · Foul
Second half 2 - 1
J. Murrell Replaced: B. Parkinson Substitution
J. Forrest Replaced: H. Hassan Substitution
S. Tanser Replaced: L. McCann Substitution
C. McLeod Replaced: E. Ross Substitution
A. Doherty Replaced: C. Fodrey Substitution
A. Trusty Replaced: K. Tierney Substitution
C. Osmand Replaced: C. Duran Substitution
2 - 1
C. Donovan Own goal
Connor McLeod Yellow card · Foul
S. Tounekti Replaced: Yang Hyun-Jun Substitution
L. McCowan Replaced: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain Substitution
D. Melniks Replaced: B. Krauhaus Substitution
Aodhan Doherty Yellow card · Foul
Celtic Metric Falkirk
2 Goals 1
2.87 Expected goals (xG) 0.53
19 Shots 5
8 Shots on target 1
7 Shots off target 3
4 Blocked shots 1
13 Shots inside the box 3
6 Shots outside the box 2
6 Corners 3
7 Fouls 14
2 Offsides 3
56 % Ball possession, % 44 %
1 Goalkeeper saves 6
583 Total passes 459
528 Accurate passes 388
91 % Pass accuracy, % 85 %
1 Yellow cards 4
Referee: C. Graham

Player statistics

Player ratings: Celtic — Falkirk

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Celtic Rating
11
Camilo Durán F · 70 min · goals: 2
8.9
Goals 2 Assists 0 Shots 3 Shots on target 2 Total passes 12 Pass accuracy, % 9 % Key passes 2 Duels: won / total 1 / 3 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
63
Kieran Tierney D · 70 min · assists: 1
8.3
Assists 1 Total passes 62 Pass accuracy, % 58 % Key passes 1 Duels: won / total 1 / 2 Dribbled past 1 Fouls drawn 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
5
Liam Scales D · 90 min
7.6
Assists 0 Total passes 88 Pass accuracy, % 86 % Key passes 3 Tackles 1 Interceptions 2 Duels: won / total 4 / 4 Fouls drawn 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
22
Mika Baur M · 90 min
7.3
Assists 0 Shots 1 Shots on target 1 Total passes 55 Pass accuracy, % 48 % Key passes 1 Tackles 4 Interceptions 2 Duels: won / total 5 / 10 Dribbles: successful / attempted — / 1 Dribbled past 1 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
21
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain M · 78 min
7.3
Assists 0 Shots 1 Shots on target 1 Total passes 33 Pass accuracy, % 31 % Key passes 1 Interceptions 2 Blocks 1 Duels: won / total 7 / 8 Dribbles: successful / attempted 4 / 4 Fouls drawn 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
8
Benjamin Nygren M · 90 min
7.2
Assists 0 Shots 6 Shots on target 2 Total passes 36 Pass accuracy, % 32 % Key passes 1 Tackles 1 Duels: won / total 5 / 10 Dribbles: successful / attempted 2 / 2 Dribbled past 1 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
13
Yang Hyun-Jun M · 78 min
7.2
Assists 0 Shots 1 Total passes 34 Pass accuracy, % 29 % Key passes 1 Tackles 4 Interceptions 1 Duels: won / total 12 / 17 Dribbles: successful / attempted 4 / 5 Fouls drawn 3 Fouls committed 1 Offsides 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
23
Haissem Hassan M · 63 min
7.2
Assists 0 Total passes 27 Pass accuracy, % 18 % Key passes 1 Duels: won / total 6 / 9 Dribbles: successful / attempted 3 / 5 Fouls drawn 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
1
Viljami Sinisalo G · 90 min
6.9
Assists 0 Total passes 47 Pass accuracy, % 44 % Duels: won / total 1 / 1 Goalkeeper saves 1 Goals conceded 1 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
49
James Forrest M · 27 min · Substitute appearance
6.9
Assists 0 Shots 1 Shots on target 1 Total passes 14 Pass accuracy, % 13 % Key passes 1 Duels: won / total 4 / 6 Dribbles: successful / attempted 2 / 3 Fouls drawn 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
20
Cameron Carter-Vickers D · 90 min · Captain
6.7
Assists 0 Total passes 85 Pass accuracy, % 78 % Interceptions 1 Duels: won / total — / 3 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
19
Callum Osmand F · 20 min · Substitute appearance
6.7
Assists 0 Shots 2 Shots on target 1 Total passes 7 Pass accuracy, % 7 % Duels: won / total 1 / 3 Dribbles: successful / attempted — / 1 Fouls drawn 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
14
Luke McCowan M · 12 min · Substitute appearance
6.7
Assists 0 Total passes 8 Pass accuracy, % 7 % Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
17
Sebastian Tounekti F · 12 min · Substitute appearance
6.6
Assists 0 Total passes 6 Pass accuracy, % 6 % Key passes 1 Interceptions 1 Duels: won / total 3 / 4 Dribbles: successful / attempted 3 / 4 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
51
Colby Donovan D · 90 min
6.5
Assists 0 Total passes 52 Pass accuracy, % 46 % Tackles 3 Duels: won / total 7 / 9 Fouls drawn 1 Offsides 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 1 Red cards 0
6
Auston Trusty D · 20 min · Substitute appearance
6.5
Assists 0 Total passes 17 Pass accuracy, % 16 % Duels: won / total 2 / 4 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
31
Ross Doohan G · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
47
Dane Murray D · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
62
Liam Kennedy M · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
24
Johnny Kenny F · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
Falkirk Rating
19
Scott Bain G · 90 min
8.9
Assists 0 Total passes 41 Pass accuracy, % 33 % Goalkeeper saves 6 Goals conceded 2 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
8
Brad Spencer M · 90 min · Captain
7.2
Assists 0 Total passes 67 Pass accuracy, % 51 % Tackles 3 Interceptions 1 Duels: won / total 5 / 7 Dribbled past 1 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
16
Finley Barbrook M · 90 min
6.9
Assists 0 Shots 1 Total passes 54 Pass accuracy, % 48 % Tackles 3 Interceptions 1 Blocks 2 Duels: won / total 4 / 7 Dribbled past 1 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 1 Offsides 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
17
Scott Tanser D · 21 min · Substitute appearance
6.7
Assists 0 Total passes 7 Pass accuracy, % 5 % Tackles 1 Duels: won / total 1 / 3 Dribbled past 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
23
Ethan Ross M · 69 min
6.5
Assists 0 Total passes 12 Pass accuracy, % 11 % Key passes 2 Tackles 1 Duels: won / total 2 / 5 Dribbled past 1 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
24
Jacob Murrell F · 30 min · Substitute appearance
6.5
Assists 0 Shots 1 Shots on target 1 Total passes 2 Pass accuracy, % 1 % Duels: won / total 1 / 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
5
Liam Henderson D · 90 min
6.3
Assists 0 Total passes 59 Pass accuracy, % 53 % Tackles 1 Duels: won / total 3 / 5 Dribbles: successful / attempted 1 / 1 Dribbled past 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
7
Ben Parkinson F · 60 min
6.3
Assists 0 Shots 1 Total passes 5 Pass accuracy, % 2 % Duels: won / total 2 / 4 Fouls drawn 1 Offsides 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
27
Connor McLeod M · 21 min · Substitute appearance
6.3
Assists 0 Total passes 12 Pass accuracy, % 11 % Key passes 1 Tackles 1 Duels: won / total 1 / 5 Dribbles: successful / attempted — / 2 Dribbled past 1 Fouls committed 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 1 Red cards 0
21
Deniss Melniks M · 12 min · Substitute appearance
6.3
Assists 0 Total passes 4 Pass accuracy, % 3 % Duels: won / total — / 2 Dribbled past 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
22
Ryan Strain D · 90 min
6.2
Assists 0 Total passes 60 Pass accuracy, % 53 % Key passes 2 Tackles 2 Interceptions 2 Duels: won / total 5 / 17 Dribbles: successful / attempted 1 / 2 Dribbled past 3 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
15
Lewis Neilson D · 90 min
6.2
Assists 0 Total passes 63 Pass accuracy, % 55 % Interceptions 1 Blocks 2 Duels: won / total 1 / 8 Dribbles: successful / attempted 1 / 1 Dribbled past 2 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 1 Red cards 0
28
Ben Krauhaus M · 78 min
6.2
Assists 0 Total passes 24 Pass accuracy, % 24 % Tackles 3 Duels: won / total 4 / 10 Dribbled past 3 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
99
Calvin Fodrey M · 69 min
6.2
Assists 0 Shots 1 Total passes 16 Pass accuracy, % 10 % Interceptions 3 Duels: won / total 3 / 5 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
47
Aodhan Doherty F · 21 min · Substitute appearance
6.2
Assists 0 Total passes 6 Pass accuracy, % 6 % Duels: won / total — / 3 Dribbles: successful / attempted — / 1 Fouls committed 1 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 1 Red cards 0
3
Leon McCann D · 69 min
5.7
Assists 0 Total passes 27 Pass accuracy, % 22 % Duels: won / total 2 / 10 Dribbles: successful / attempted — / 1 Dribbled past 2 Fouls drawn 1 Fouls committed 2 Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 1 Red cards 0
1
Nicky Hogarth G · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
6
Coll Donaldson D · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
4
Jack McMillan D · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0
9
Ross Maclver F · Substitute appearance
—
Goals conceded 0 Yellow cards 0 Red cards 0

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Pre-match statistics

Corners: Celtic — Falkirk

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Celtic
Average per match
13.2
Team 7.6 Opponent 5.6
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches

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Celtic

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Corners · Celtic — at home

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Celtic
Falkirk
Average per match
10
Team 5.4 Opponent 4.6
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches

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Falkirk

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Corners · Falkirk — away

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Falkirk

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Shots on target: Celtic — Falkirk

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Celtic
Average per match
12.4
Team 7 Opponent 5.4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches

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Shots on target · Celtic — all matches

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Celtic

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Shots on target · Celtic — at home

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Celtic
Falkirk
Average per match
5.6
Team 1.4 Opponent 4.2
Above the line in 1 of 5 matches

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Falkirk

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Falkirk

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Yellow cards: Celtic — Falkirk

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Celtic
Average per match
3.2
Team 1.6 Opponent 1.6
Above the line in 1 of 5 matches

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Yellow cards · Celtic — all matches

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Celtic

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Yellow cards · Celtic — at home

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Celtic
Falkirk
Average per match
3.2
Team 1.6 Opponent 1.6
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches

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Falkirk

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Yellow cards · Falkirk — away

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Falkirk

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Match information

Match information: Celtic — Falkirk

Kick-off29 August 2026, 17:00
CompetitionPremiership
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 4
VenueCeltic Park
CityGlasgow
RefereeC. Graham

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Celtic — Falkirk

01 What time does Celtic vs Falkirk kick off?

Celtic vs Falkirk (Premiership) kicks off 29 August 2026, 17:00.

02 Where is Celtic vs Falkirk being played?

The match is played at Celtic Park (Glasgow).

03 Who is the referee for Celtic vs Falkirk?

The referee for Celtic vs Falkirk is C. Graham.

04 What is the recent form of Celtic and Falkirk?

Celtic: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 13–7. Falkirk: 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 3–13.

05 How many times have Celtic and Falkirk played each other?

Our database has 4 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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