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Celtic recalls St Mungo Cup triumph on 75th anniversary

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Celtic recalls St Mungo Cup triumph on 75th anniversary

Summary

On August 1, 2026, Celtic FC commemorates its victory in the St Mungo Cup, a tournament that occurred 75 years ago in 1951. The competition, featuring 16 Scottish teams, was part of the Festival of Britain. Celtic faced Hearts in the first round, winning 2-1 with goals from Jimmy Walsh and an own-goal from Alex Rollo. The tournament attracted significant fan attendance, with matches yielding a total of 35 goals. Celtic’s journey continued with a dramatic 4-4 draw against Clyde, leading to a replay match that showcased their resilience and determination.

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•Celtic celebrates 75th anniversary of St Mungo Cup triumph
•The tournament featured 16 teams, part of the Festival of Britain
•Celtic defeated Hearts 2-1 in the first round
•Celtic and Clyde drew 4-4, leading to a replay
•St Mungo Cup matches attracted 171,000 fans

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It is well-known that Celtic had strong religious influences in their early days. 75 years ago today (1 August 1951), you can argue that another holy connection once gave Celtic an important tournamen...
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