Overview
- Liam Scales scored the only goal with a looping finish from a Camilo Durán cross in the 26th minute to secure a 1-0 win for Celtic on Sunday, November 8.
- Refereeing decisions shaped the result as Kasper Høgh had an early goal ruled out after a VAR review and Mika Baur had a second-half finish disallowed for offside.
- Celtic squandered clear chances in the second half and Benjamin Nygren had a spot kick saved by Kilmarnock keeper Nico Mantl, underlining persistent attacking inefficiency.
- Manager Martin O'Neill started Jota in his first appearance since an 18-month layoff and made several substitutions after half‑time, while Mika Baur left with a knock.
- The win keeps Celtic top with a four-point cushion but continues a pattern of narrow victories decided by single moments, leaving questions over finishing and dependence on tight officiating decisions.