Celtic v Kilmarnock result
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Celtic 5–1 Kilmarnock — Celtic won this Premiership match.
The result
Celtic beat Kilmarnock 5–1 at Celtic Park in the Premiership on Saturday 8 December. Celtic are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
The goals
Celtic led 4–0 at half-time. The goals — Celtic: James Forrest (5’, assisted by E. Izaguirre; 67’), Odsonne Édouard (25’, assisted by T. Rogić), M. Lustig (35’, assisted by Callum McGregor) and Ryan Christie (45’); Kilmarnock: E. Brophy (52’ pen).
What it changes
Celtic have scored 77 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Celtic have conceded 20 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Kilmarnock have scored 50 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Kilmarnock have conceded 31 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
It is Celtic’s first win over Kilmarnock since 19 August 2017, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Celtic have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Head-to-head
Kilmarnock are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Celtic.
Next up
Celtic next travel to Falkirk on 1 November 2026.
Kilmarnock next travel to Celtic on 7 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Celtic: Falkirk v Celtic, Sunday 1 November — the preview. Next for Kilmarnock: Celtic v Kilmarnock, Saturday 7 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Celtic 5–1 Kilmarnock · Premiership
- Venue: Celtic Park · Glasgow
- Referee: N. Walsh
- Head-to-head (last 6): Celtic 2 · draws 2 · Kilmarnock 2 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Celtic 3W 2D 0L · Kilmarnock 3W 1D 1L
Celtic 5–1 Kilmarnock (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 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Celtic v Kilmarnock — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2018-09-23 Kilmarnock 2–1 Celtic
- 2018-05-09 Celtic 0–0 Kilmarnock
- 2018-02-03 Kilmarnock 1–0 Celtic
- 2017-10-28 Celtic 1–1 Kilmarnock
- 2017-08-19 Kilmarnock 0–2 Celtic
- 2017-08-08 Celtic 5–0 Kilmarnock
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Kilmarnock?
- In their last 6 meetings, Celtic won 2, Kilmarnock won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Celtic and Kilmarnock?
- Recent form — Celtic 3W 2D 0L; Kilmarnock 3W 1D 1L.
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