Celtic
5/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 7 wins from 10 available matches.
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PremiershipMatchweek 4THE MATCH CENTRECeltic vs Falkirk match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
C. Duran4′
C. Duran29′
C. Donovan72′ (og)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
CelticFalkirk
2.870Expected goals · API-Football0.530
8Shots on target1
19Total Shots5
56%Ball Possession44%
6Corner Kicks3
7Fouls14
1Yellow Cards4
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves6
583Total passes459
528Passes accurate388
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Celtic 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Falkirk 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Falkirk
4/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Falkirk’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Celtic
10 matchesResults5 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Lask LinzAway · UEFA Champions League1–4Lask LinzHome · UEFA Champions League3–0Dundee UtdAway · League Cup4–0KilmarnockAway · Premiership5–1DundeeHome · Premiership1–0AC MilanHome · Friendlies Clubs2–2MiddlesbroughHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1Sporting CPAway · Friendlies Clubs1–4ShelbourneAway · Friendlies Clubs1–1DunfermlineHome · FA Cup3–1
Falkirk
10 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
ST MirrenHome · Premiership0–2StranraerHome · League Cup3–0Alloa AthleticAway · League Cup1–1GenkHome · Friendlies Clubs1–0Ayr UtdHome · League Cup0–1Edinburgh CityAway · League Cup5–0Airdrie UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs2–1RangersHome · Premiership2–5Heart Of MidlothianAway · Premiership0–3HibernianHome · Premiership1–3
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Celtic at home with Falkirk away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:58 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premiership · 2026/27 · all league matches
CelticFalkirk
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Celtic at home with Falkirk away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Celtic
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Martin O'Neill
- 1
V. SinisaloG - 51
C. DonovanD - 20
C. Carter-VickersD - 5
L. ScalesD - 63
K. TierneyD - 22
M. BaurM - 21
A. Oxlade-ChamberlainM - 23
H. HassanM - 8
B. NygrenM - 13
Yang Hyun-JunM - 11
C. DuranF
Substitutes (9)
31 · R. Doohan
6 · A. Trusty
47 · D. Murray
19 · C. Osmand
62 · L. Kennedy
49 · J. Forrest
17 · S. Tounekti
24 · J. Kenny
14 · L. McCowan
Falkirk
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1John McGlynn
- 19
S. BainG - 22
R. StrainD - 15
L. NeilsonD - 5
L. HendersonD - 3
L. McCannD - 16
F. BarbrookM - 8
B. SpencerM - 23
E. RossM - 28
B. KrauhausM - 99
C. FodreyM - 7
B. ParkinsonF
Substitutes (9)
1 · N. Hogarth
4 · J. McMillan
6 · C. Donaldson
17 · S. Tanser
21 · D. Melniks
27 · C. McLeod
9 · R. MacIver
24 · J. Murrell
47 · A. Doherty
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Celtic
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viljami Sinisalo | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 47 | — |
| Colby Donovan | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 52 | 3 |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 85 | — |
| Liam Scales | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 88 | 1 |
| Kieran Tierney | 70 | 8.3 | — | 1 | — | 62 | — |
| Mika Baur | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 55 | 4 |
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 78 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 33 | — |
| Haissem Hassan | 63 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Benjamin Nygren | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 36 | 1 |
| Yang Hyun-Jun | 78 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 34 | 4 |
| Camilo Durán | 70 | 8.9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | — |
| James Forrest | 27 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 | — |
| Auston Trusty | 20 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — |
| Callum Osmand | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 7 | — |
| Luke McCowan | 12 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Sebastian Tounekti | 12 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Ross Doohan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dane Murray | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Kennedy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Johnny Kenny | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Falkirk
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bain | 90 | 8.9 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Ryan Strain | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 60 | 2 |
| Lewis Neilson | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 63 | — |
| Liam Henderson | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 59 | 1 |
| Leon McCann | 69 | 5.7 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Finley Barbrook | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 54 | 3 |
| Brad Spencer | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 67 | 3 |
| Ethan Ross | 69 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 1 |
| Ben Krauhaus | 78 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 3 |
| Calvin Fodrey | 69 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 16 | — |
| Ben Parkinson | 60 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Jacob Murrell | 30 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Scott Tanser | 21 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 7 | 1 |
| Aodhan Doherty | 21 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Connor McLeod | 21 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 1 |
| Deniss Melniks | 12 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Nicky Hogarth | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coll Donaldson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack McMillan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ross Maclver | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premiership table
Current standings · Premier League. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Rangers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 13 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Dundee | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | WLDLW |
| 5 |  ST Mirren | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 | LLLWD |
| 6 |  ST Johnstone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 | DLWDL |
| 7 |  Aberdeen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 8 |  Dundee Utd | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 | WDLWL |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 | LLLWD |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 | DLLLW |
| 11 | Falkirk | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 6 | DWDLL |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 5 | DWDLL |
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