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Full-time · Celtic 2–0 Falkirk

Premiership · · Celtic Park

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Celtic 2–0 Falkirk — Celtic won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Celtic beat Falkirk 2–0 at Celtic Park in the Premiership on Sunday 1 February. Celtic have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Celtic led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Celtic: Tomáš Čvančara (39’, assisted by Kieran Tierney) and B. Nygren (62’, assisted by Callum McGregor).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Celtic 0.00, Falkirk 0.00, from 10 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

D. Dickinson showed two yellow cards — against 4.1 yellows a game across the last 21 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Falkirk: Leon McCann (17’) and Henry Cartwright (66’).

What it changes

Celtic have scored 73 goals, the second-most of the 15 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games, ranked per game). Celtic have conceded 41 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 15 clubs.

Falkirk have scored 50 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 15 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games, ranked per game). Falkirk have conceded 62 goals, the third-most of the 15 clubs.

Celtic are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Callum McGregor (Celtic) 8.4, Kieran Tierney (Celtic) 7.7 and Liam Scales (Celtic) 6.3 led the match.

Head-to-head

Celtic are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Falkirk, every meeting checked.

Next up

Celtic next host Kilmarnock on 8 November 2026.

Falkirk next travel to Heart Of Midlothian on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Celtic: Celtic v Kilmarnock, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Falkirk: Heart of Midlothian v Falkirk, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Celtic 2–0 Falkirk · Premiership
  • Venue: Celtic Park · Glasgow
  • Referee: D. Dickinson
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Celtic 5 · draws 0 · Falkirk 0 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Celtic 3W 2D 0L · Falkirk 3W 1D 1L

Celtic 2–0 Falkirk (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.57 / 5.29
Corners
against 5 / 3.71 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5 / 3.86
Shots on target
against 5.29 / 2.86 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.71 / 1.43
Cards
against 1.14 / 2.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
4.14 yellows
Referee · D. Dickinson
22.95 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 21 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 29 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 29 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameCeltic for / againstLineFalkirk for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.13 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
5.57 for · 5 against n 7
9.5standard
5.29 for · 3.71 against n 7
Shots
12.29 for · 13.14 against n 7
19.5standard
14 for · 10.29 against n 7
Shots on target
5 for · 5.29 against n 7
8.5standard
3.86 for · 2.86 against n 7
Fouls committed
13.43 for · 8.71 against n 7
21.5standard
11.71 for · 12.43 against n 7
Cards shown
2.71 for · 1.14 against n 7
3.5standard
1.43 for · 2.43 against n 7

Referee: D. Dickinson — 4.14 yellow cards a game, 0.29 red cards, 22.95 fouls over 21 matches.

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Celtic

Celtic Goalkeeper

Celtic — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
K. Schmeichel31902790 min822.6 /90361.2 /9000 /90
V. Sinisalo19090 min11 /9022 /9000 /90
Celtic — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celtic before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
K. Schmeichel n 890
3.24/4

Celtic Defensive

Celtic — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
L. Scales30852556 min210.7 /90311.1 /90170.6 /901716 /90341.2 /9070.2 /90
K. Tierney29722099 min462 /90120.5 /9090.4 /901104.7 /90170.7 /9020.1 /90
A. Trusty22801760 min321.6 /90191 /90191 /901095.6 /90160.8 /9010.1 /90
A. Ralston17711211 min302.2 /90110.8 /9090.7 /90785.8 /90120.9 /9010.1 /90
Colby Donovan1463879 min262.7 /9080.8 /9020.2 /90636.5 /90111.1 /9010.1 /90
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Celtic — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celtic before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. McGregor n 890
0.54/0
0.32/0
D. Tait
K. Schmeichel n 890
00/0
0.32/0
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L. Scales n 872
1.74/2
0.53/0
L. Henderson
B. Nygren n 872.4
1.24/3
1.23/2
C. Miller
D. Maeda n 879.4
2.37/5
0.75/0
D. Tait
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Celtic — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celtic before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. McGregor n 890
1.86/5
L. Scales n 872
0.94/1
B. Nygren n 872.4
1.46/3
D. Maeda n 879.4
14/1
K. Tierney n 881.9
2.37/4
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Celtic Attacking

Celtic — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Nygren30651962 min140.6 /9040.2 /90472.2 /90301.4 /90442 /90150.7 /90
D. Maeda29762218 min70.3 /9080.3 /90411.7 /90200.8 /90301.2 /90150.6 /90
S. Tounekti21651362 min10.1 /9000 /90181.2 /9060.4 /90271.8 /90432.8 /90
J. Kenny1553797 min40.5 /9020.2 /90333.7 /90131.5 /90101.1 /9050.6 /90
K. Ịheanachọ857457 min30.6 /9000 /90163.2 /9071.4 /9051 /9030.6 /90
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Celtic — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celtic before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. McGregor n 890
0.42/1
0.11/0
K. Schmeichel n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Scales n 872
0.52/1
0.32/0
B. Nygren n 872.4
1.67/2
1.46/2
D. Maeda n 879.4
1.87/5
0.74/1
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Celtic — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celtic before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. McGregor n 890
00/0
00/0
K. Schmeichel n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Scales n 872
00/0
0.21/0
B. Nygren n 872.4
0.95/1
0.21/0
D. Maeda n 879.4
0.11/0
0.32/0
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Falkirk

Falkirk Goalkeeper

Falkirk — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Scott Bain23892054 min753.3 /90281.2 /9010 /90
Falkirk — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Scott Bain n 890
2.16/4

Falkirk Defensive

Falkirk — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
L. Henderson23902070 min210.9 /90251.1 /9080.3 /901466.3 /90170.7 /9020.1 /90
K. Adams16891420 min442.8 /90181.1 /9080.5 /90855.4 /90110.7 /9020.1 /90
F. Lissah16821314 min513.5 /90181.2 /9070.5 /901339.1 /90302.1 /9050.3 /90
C. Allan15891337 min292 /90231.5 /90110.7 /90644.3 /90130.9 /9020.1 /90
L. McCann14861206 min312.3 /90161.2 /9030.2 /90664.9 /9050.4 /9020.1 /90
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Falkirk — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Henderson n 890
0.52/2
14/3
L. Scales
Scott Bain n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
B. Spencer n 888.9
15/2
1.47/4
—
C. Miller n 883.1
0.95/1
0.84/2
B. Nygren
D. Tait n 862.3
1.87/2
2.58/4
D. Maeda
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Falkirk — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Henderson n 890
0.85/1
B. Spencer n 888.9
1.96/5
C. Miller n 883.1
0.95/2
D. Tait n 862.3
1.15/1
Ethan Williams n 851.4
1.55/1
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Falkirk Attacking

Falkirk — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Ethan Williams1758989 min10.1 /9030.3 /90171.5 /9060.5 /90191.7 /90111 /90
Brian Graham1644703 min30.4 /9000 /90111.4 /9091.2 /9081 /9050.6 /90
A. Agyeman1632505 min00 /9000 /90112 /9040.7 /9091.6 /9050.9 /90
E. Ross1043425 min10.2 /9000 /9030.6 /9020.4 /9020.4 /9040.8 /90
T. Ogunsuyi537186 min00 /9000 /9031.5 /9010.5 /9041.9 /9021 /90
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Falkirk — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Henderson n 890
0.64/1
0.32/0
Scott Bain n 890
00/0
00/0
B. Spencer n 888.9
0.43/0
0.32/0
C. Miller n 883.1
1.65/4
0.73/2
D. Tait n 862.3
0.93/1
00/0
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Falkirk — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 29 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Henderson n 890
00/0
00/0
Scott Bain n 890
00/0
00/0
B. Spencer n 888.9
00/0
00/0
C. Miller n 883.1
0.11/0
0.42/1
D. Tait n 862.3
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
CelticFalkirk
58%Possession42%
10Shots14
5Shots on target4
4Shots off target6
1Blocked shots4
7Shots inside the box9
9Corners4
1Offsides4
7Fouls5
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Saves2
547Passes403
88%Pass accuracy81%

Celtic Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
K. Schmeichel9000000007.9
J. Araujo9000212307.3
D. Murray9000000007.5
L. Scales9000000308.2
C. McGregor9001002507.7
B. Nygren9010220107.3
D. Maeda8400000106.5
K. Tierney8301101407.9
T. Čvančara7210310007.3
A. Engels7100001206.9
Yang Hyun-Jun4800110006.7
J. Forrest sub4200000107.3
R. Hatate sub1900000006.3
S. Tounekti sub1800001206.9
Stephen Welsh sub1100000006.6
K. Ịheanachọ sub1000000006.7

Falkirk Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Scott Bain9000000007
K. Adams9000001206.2
C. Allan9000111406.9
L. Henderson9000001207.3
L. McCann90000023Y6.7
B. Spencer9000002206.9
C. Miller8400302106.5
B. Stewart7400210006.7
D. Tait6400001306.9
Kyrell Wilson6400000607.2
L. Marsh6300312006.5
F. Yeats sub2700000006.2
E. Ross sub2600000106.3
Henry Cartwright sub26000000Y6.5
Brian Graham sub1600110006.7
A. Nesbitt sub1000000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Celtic v Falkirk — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
CelticWWDDW
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
FalkirkWWLDW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Celtic 5 · 0 draws · Falkirk 0 · 4 goals/game
  • 2026-01-14 Falkirk 0–1 Celtic
  • 2025-10-29 Celtic 4–0 Falkirk
  • 2025-08-15 Celtic 4–1 Falkirk
  • 2024-09-22 Celtic 5–2 Falkirk
  • 2021-04-03 Celtic 3–0 Falkirk
League standing · 2025/26
Celtic#1 pos82 pts38 pl+32 GD
Falkirk#6 pos49 pts38 pl-12 GD
Goals per game
Celtic scored1.92
Falkirk scored1.32
Celtic conceded1.08
Falkirk conceded1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Falkirk?
In their last 5 meetings, Celtic won 5, Falkirk won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Celtic and Falkirk?
Recent form — Celtic 3W 2D 0L; Falkirk 3W 1D 1L.

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