Overview
- Benjamin Nygren’s header secured Celtic a 1-0 victory at Falkirk, preserved by Kasper Schmeichel’s late save, moving them above Rangers on goal difference and six points behind Hearts.
- Hearts defeated St Mirren 2-0 after Beni Baningime’s early caution was upgraded by VAR to a straight red, with Lawrence Shankland and Tomas Magnusson scoring in the second half.
- Baningime’s dismissal brings a league suspension, keeping him out of upcoming Premiership fixtures while leaving him eligible for the Scottish Cup.
- Referee John Beaton left the Falkirk match at half-time with a hamstring issue, with fourth official Sean Murdoch taking charge for his first Premiership game.
- Martin O’Neill says he is directing Celtic’s January recruitment and needs reinforcements, with long-term absences for Jota and Cameron Carter‑Vickers and nearer returns for Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi.