Celtic continued their flawless start to the Scottish Premiership season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to St Mirren on Tuesday. The win at St Mirren Park keeps Martin O’Neill’s side top of the table with a perfect 15 points from their opening five matches.
Nikolas Agrafiotis opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. Liam Scales doubled the advantage for the visitors six minutes after the restart, finding the net in the 51st minute. St Mirren pulled a goal back through Yang in the 68th minute, setting up a tense finale, but Celtic held on to secure all three points. The match officials used VAR to review several incidents, including a disallowed goal for Camilo Duran which was ruled out for offside.
How does the league table look now?
This result solidifies Celtic’s position at the summit of the Scottish Premiership. They now sit three points clear of Heart of Midlothian in second place. St Mirren remain in a strong position themselves, holding onto second spot with 10 points from their five games. Celtic’s form is formidable, with 13 goals scored and only three conceded across the campaign for a +10 goal difference. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
The team’s current run of five consecutive wins is a powerful statement of intent. Callum McGregor led the side as captain, with goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo between the posts. St Mirren’s Jacob Chapman was kept busy in goal by the league leaders. The match report was filed by Callum McFadden for worldfootballindex.com.
What is the current injury situation?
Maintaining this momentum will require navigating a challenging injury list. Celtic are currently without several key players. The sidelined group includes Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Kasper Høgh, Kieran Tierney, and Jota. Supporters can check the latest availability updates on the club’s injuries page. Managing this absentee list will be vital for manager Martin O’Neill as he prepares his squad for the coming fixtures.
Despite these absences, the squad has shown impressive depth and resilience. The ability to grind out results on the road, like this one in Paisley, is often a hallmark of championship-winning teams. Every player available is contributing to the collective effort.
When is Celtic’s next match?
Attention now turns to the next challenge on the calendar. Celtic’s next Premiership fixture is an away trip to face Aberdeen on December 19th. Aberdeen currently sit 10th in the table, making it a potential banana skin. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on the fixtures page.
Preparing for that match will involve careful analysis and recovery. The extended break until their next league game allows time for players to recuperate and for the coaching staff to implement their plans. The team will be aiming to extend their winning streak to six matches when they travel to Pittodrie.
Celtic’s next match is away to Aberdeen on 19 December 2026.
