Overview
- Celtic lost 2-0 at Falkirk on Sunday after conceding early and failing to score, marking their sixth defeat in 10 matches.
- Ethan Ross capitalised on a third-minute error by Cameron Carter-Vickers to open the scoring and Scott Tanser added a 38th-minute second after running untracked through Celtic's defence.
- Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain produced a man-of-the-match display, making around 10 saves and helping deny several clear chances including a second-half effort that was later ruled out by VAR for handball.
- The win moved Falkirk to fourth and extended their run to four straight victories, while Celtic remain top of the Premiership but have played one more game than Rangers.
- The defeat deepens scrutiny of O'Neill's side because defensive lapses, a stretched squad and Kasper Høgh's 14-game goal drought leave questions over selection and attacking form ahead of forthcoming fixtures.