Celtic v Motherwell result

Full-time · Celtic 5–1 Motherwell

Premiership · · Celtic Park

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Celtic 5–1 Motherwell — Celtic won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Celtic beat Motherwell 5–1 at Celtic Park in the Premiership on Saturday 2 December. Celtic have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Celtic led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Celtic: Odsonne Édouard (16’, assisted by S. Sinclair; 33’, assisted by T. Rogić; 85’) and James Forrest (76’, assisted by Kieran Tierney; 88’, assisted by Stuart Armstrong); Motherwell: E. Frear (65’, assisted by R. Tait).

What it changes

Celtic have scored 73 goals, the second-most of the 12 clubs (2017/18 so far). Celtic have conceded 25 goals, the fewest of the 12 clubs.

Motherwell have scored 43 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 12 clubs (2017/18 so far). Motherwell have conceded 49 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 12 clubs.

Celtic are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Motherwell are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Next up

Celtic next travel to Falkirk on 1 November 2026.

Motherwell next host ST Mirren on 31 October 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 Motherwell: Motherwell v ST Mirren, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

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

Celtic 5–1 Motherwell (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 15 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
CelticWWLWD
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
MotherwellLLWLD
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Celtic 1 · 1 draw · Motherwell 0 · 2 goals/game
  • 2017-11-29 Motherwell 1–1 Celtic
  • 2017-11-26 Motherwell 0–2 Celtic
League standing · 2017/18
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Celtic#1 pos82 pts38 pl+48 GD
Motherwell#7 pos48 pts38 pl-6 GD
Goals per game
Celtic scored1.92
Motherwell scored1.13
Celtic conceded0.66
Motherwell conceded1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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