Celtic loses to Ferencvaros in Europa League group stage opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Celtic faced a 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League on September 17, 2026. Despite a bright start, Celtic conceded a goal on Ferencvaros' first attempt. Although Celtic equalized before halftime, they allowed a poor second goal and a counterattack for the third. Manager Martin O’Neill acknowledged his team's shortcomings and emphasized the need to regroup before their next match against Rangers this Sunday.
- •Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros on September 17, 2026.
- •Celtic equalized just before halftime after conceding initially.
- •O’Neill noted the team's defensive errors and lack of finishing.
- •Celtic aims to regroup before facing Rangers in the Glasgow Derby.
- •The defeat follows a poor run of form in recent matches.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — “A European lesson for us in many aspects,” Celtic boss
"Martin admits his side were taught another European lesson last night in the 3-1 Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros, but aims to go into the international break on a high by winning the Glasgow Derby...
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