Kilmarnock v Celtic result

Full-time · Kilmarnock 1–3 Celtic

Premiership · · Rugby Park

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Kilmarnock 1–3 Celtic — Celtic won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Celtic won 3–1 at Rugby Park in the Premiership on Wednesday 22 January. Celtic have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Celtic led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Celtic: Odsonne Édouard (25’), Leigh Griffiths (51’, assisted by Callum McGregor) and C. Jullien (73’, assisted by Leigh Griffiths); Kilmarnock: Nicke Kabamba (66’, assisted by A. Power).

What it changes

Kilmarnock have scored 31 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 12 clubs (2019/20 so far). Kilmarnock have conceded 41 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 12 clubs.

Celtic have scored 89 goals, the most of the 12 clubs (2019/20 so far). Celtic have conceded 19 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 12 clubs.

Celtic’s two-goal margin was the biggest of round 22, across six matches.

Head-to-head

Celtic are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Kilmarnock.

Next up

Kilmarnock next host ST Johnstone on 31 October 2026.

Celtic next travel to Falkirk on 1 November 2026.

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

Next for Kilmarnock: Kilmarnock v ST Johnstone, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Celtic: Falkirk v Celtic, Sunday 1 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Kilmarnock 1–3 Celtic · Premiership
  • Venue: Rugby Park · Kilmarnock
  • Referee: D. Robertson
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Kilmarnock 1 · draws 1 · Celtic 4 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Kilmarnock 1W 0D 4L · Celtic 4W 0D 1L

Kilmarnock 1–3 Celtic (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 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
KilmarnockLLLLW
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
CelticWWWLW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Kilmarnock 1 · 1 draw · Celtic 4 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2019-09-22 Celtic 3–1 Kilmarnock
  • 2019-04-27 Celtic 1–0 Kilmarnock
  • 2019-02-17 Kilmarnock 0–1 Celtic
  • 2018-12-08 Celtic 5–1 Kilmarnock
  • 2018-09-23 Kilmarnock 2–1 Celtic
  • 2018-05-09 Celtic 0–0 Kilmarnock
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Kilmarnock#8 pos33 pts30 pl-10 GD
Celtic#1 pos80 pts30 pl+70 GD
Goals per game
Kilmarnock scored1.03
Celtic scored2.97
Kilmarnock conceded1.37
Celtic conceded0.63

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Celtic?
In their last 6 meetings, Kilmarnock won 1, Celtic won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Kilmarnock and Celtic?
Recent form — Kilmarnock 1W 0D 4L; Celtic 4W 0D 1L.

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