Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic - Result & Match Stats (Scottish Premiership)

Updated 9 August 2026, after full time.

Kilmarnock vs Celtic - result

Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock on 9 August 2026. Scorers: Michael Schjönning-Larsen for Kilmarnock; Kasper Høgh ×3, Benjamin Nygren, Luke McCowan for Celtic. In their last 6 meetings, Kilmarnock have won 0, Celtic 6, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Kilmarnock vs Celtic?

Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic was the final score in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday 9 August 2026 at Rugby Park. Scorers: Michael Schjönning-Larsen for Kilmarnock; Kasper Høgh (3), Benjamin Nygren, Luke McCowan for Celtic. The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

Where was Kilmarnock vs Celtic played?

Kilmarnock vs Celtic was played at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock on Sunday 9 August 2026, the home ground of Kilmarnock, which holds 18,128 people. It finished Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, with kick-off at 13:30 UK time.

What is Kilmarnock's recent form?

Kilmarnock have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 7 and conceding 13, with results reading L W L L D from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 2-2 draw at home to St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on 31 October.

What is Celtic's recent form?

Celtic have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 13 and conceding 6, with results reading W W W D L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 0-2 defeat away to Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on 1 November.

What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Celtic?

Across the last 6 meetings Kilmarnock have won 0, Celtic have won 6 and 0 were drawn, with Kilmarnock scoring 4 goals to Celtic's 20. The most recent was Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic on 15 February 2026 in the Scottish Premiership.

Who is the standout player for Kilmarnock?

Joe Hugill leads Kilmarnock with 10 shots on target across their last 10 games, 1.0 a game, the most of any Kilmarnock player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Kilmarnock player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for Celtic?

Camilo Durán leads Celtic with 7 goals across their last 10 games, 0.7 a game, the most of any Celtic player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Celtic player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?

Ryan Lee refereed Kilmarnock vs Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday 9 August 2026. Their record this season appears on the referee card once they have taken charge of a game.

Kilmarnock vs Celtic - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
15 Feb 2026Scottish PremiershipKilmarnock vs Celtic2-3
9 Nov 2025Scottish PremiershipCeltic vs Kilmarnock4-0
14 Sep 2025Scottish PremiershipKilmarnock vs Celtic1-2
12 Apr 2025Scottish PremiershipCeltic vs Kilmarnock5-1
10 Nov 2024Scottish PremiershipKilmarnock vs Celtic0-2
4 Aug 2024Scottish PremiershipCeltic vs Kilmarnock4-0

Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic: match stats

Stat Kilmarnock Celtic
Possession36%64%
Shots1033
Shots on target616
Corners57
Fouls1210
Yellow cards10
Tackles1616
Passes371661

Kilmarnock vs Celtic goals and red cards

Kilmarnock: M. Schjönning-Larsen 56'. Celtic: K. Høgh 2', K. Høgh 33', K. Høgh 35', B. Nygren 47', L. McCowan 75'.

Kilmarnock season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.210 of 12
Goals against2.312 of 12
Shots12.110 of 12
Shots on target3.97 of 12
Fouls11.67 of 12
Tackles14.610 of 12
Passes400.99 of 12
Corners5.37 of 12

Kilmarnock player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Greg Kiltie (3), Joe Hugill (2), Nicky Clescenco (1).
  • Assists: Jamie Brandon (2), Joe Hugill (2), Tom Lowery (2).
  • Shots: Tyreece John-Jules (26), Joe Hugill (25), Greg Kiltie (24).
  • Fouls: Aaron Tshibola (24), Jamie Brandon (19), Tyreece John-Jules (18).

Celtic season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for2.31 of 12
Goals against0.82 of 12
Shots20.91 of 12
Shots on target8.71 of 12
Fouls11.18 of 12
Tackles166 of 12
Passes604.51 of 12
Corners9.51 of 12

Celtic player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Camilo Durán (10), Benjamin Nygren (7), Mika Baur (4).
  • Assists: Benjamin Nygren (5), Camilo Durán (5), Kieran Tierney (4).
  • Shots: Camilo Durán (54), Benjamin Nygren (37), Kasper Høgh (27).
  • Fouls: Mika Baur (21), Colby Donovan (20), Kasper Høgh (19).

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