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Celtic claims 5-1 win against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Celtic claims 5-1 win against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park
Summary

Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 5-1 at Rugby Park on August 9, delivering a strong performance with new addition Kasper Høgh scoring a first-half hat-trick. Assistant Manager Shaun Maloney, filling in for Martin O'Neill during his recovery, praised the team's mentality and execution. This victory marks Celtic's second consecutive win of the season. Maloney expressed eagerness for O'Neill's return and noted that the players performed excellently despite the circumstances.

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By the Numbers
  • •Celtic scores five goals to secure the win.
  • •Kasper Høgh nets a hat-trick in his first match.
  • •Shaun Maloney served as acting manager for the match.
  • •Celtic's victory is their second in this season.
  • •Martin O'Neill is recovering from a recent procedure.
Latest Updates
  • 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Shaun Maloney Reveals His Thoughts After Celtic’s Win Against Kilmarnock: Are There Any Flaws?
  • 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Shaun Maloney: Post-match reaction from Rugby Park
What they're saying
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Celtic delivered a blistering performance at Rugby Park this afternoon (Sunday, August 9), putting five past Kilmarnock and taking all three points with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Neil McCann’s si...

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Celtic blew Kilmarnock away at Rugby Park on Sunday, hammering Neil McCann’s side 5-1 to make it two wins from two.Celtic’s £11m signing steals the show in ruthless Kilmarnock routThe headline ac...

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