Celtic preserved their perfect Premiership start with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory away to St Mirren on Saturday. The win, reported by Sky Sports Football, keeps the champions top with a 100% record from their opening five matches.

Martin O'Neill's side now sit five points clear of St Mirren at the summit. They have scored 11 goals and conceded just two in the league this season, giving them a commanding +9 goal difference. Their next fixture is a home match against Motherwell on December 26th.

What happened in the match at St Mirren?

St Mirren took the lead midway through the first half from the penalty spot. According to The 42, Nikolas Agrafiotis converted after Liam Scales was penalised for handball from a Chris Mochrie volley. Celtic thought they had equalised soon after when Camilo Duran turned in a Hyun-Jun Yang cross, but the effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR check.

The visitors levelled six minutes after the break. Liam Scales made amends for his earlier error by heading home a Mika Baur corner. Celtic completed the turnaround midway through the second half when Duran won possession and set up Yang, who finished calmly past goalkeeper Jacob Chapman. Substitute Shim Mheuka had a late goal chalked off for another marginal offside.

What did Martin O'Neill say about the VAR decisions?

The Celtic manager expressed frustration with the technology after the match. Speaking to the Daily Record, O'Neill said he was left bewildered by the tight calls that ruled out goals for Duran and Mheuka. "I've never seen so many crooked lines in my life," O'Neill stated. He added that the situation makes it impossible for managers and staff to celebrate a goal immediately.

O'Neill admitted he would have been far more upset about the decisions if his team had not won the game. The victory was Celtic's fifth consecutive league win, a run you can track on our standings page. The manager praised his team's grit to come from behind against a St Mirren side that managed 19 shots on goal.

How important was Yang Hyun-Jun's contribution?

Yang Hyun-Jun scored the winning goal in what was his final appearance before joining the South Korea under-23 squad for the Asian Games. The Daily Mail Sport highlighted his crucial role in the comeback. His departure means he will miss four Celtic matches, including both legs of an upcoming double-header against Rangers and a Europa League clash with Ferencvaros.

O'Neill joked about hoping South Korea exit the tournament early to get Yang back quickly, but quickly retracted the comment. "He's in really fine form at the moment," O'Neill said. "He'll work for you going backwards. He doesn't mind doing that hard graft." The winger's form is a positive for a squad whose full roster is listed on our squad page.

What is Celtic's current league position?

The champions have maximum points from their five Premiership fixtures. This strong start gives them a five-point cushion over St Mirren, who suffered their first defeat of the campaign. Celtic's defensive record is the best in the division, having conceded only twice.

Their next challenge is a home fixture against Motherwell, who are currently fourth in the table. That match is scheduled for Boxing Day, December 26th, 2026. Fans can view the full schedule on the club's fixtures list.