Celtic's title bid suffers setback with Dundee Utd loss

Celtic's title hopes have been dented after a 2-0 loss to Dundee United. The defeat marks the first time United have achieved such a feat in 35 years.

What happened?

Dundee United captain Will Ferry scored the first goal, stabbing in from close range. Emmanuel Agyei, a January signing from FC Ashdod in Israel, scored the unlikely second.

Why it matters for Celtic

Celtic dominated possession but United had 18 shots, the most the Glasgow club have faced in the league this season. As of 28 Jun 2026, Celtic are in 3rd place in the Premiership with 67 points from 33 games.

What comes next?

Celtic's recent form has been strong, with 5 consecutive wins before this loss. Their last result was a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on 2026-05-23. The current league standing is:

Celtic will look to bounce back from this loss and close the gap with the leaders.