Celtic secures 2-0 victory over Motherwell to top league again
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Celtic defeated Motherwell 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership on October 11, 2026, regaining the top position in the league table. Camilo Durán scored the first goal after just nine minutes, finding the bottom corner from outside the box. Benjamin Nygren extended the lead in the second half, finishing a counterattack from close range. Motherwell struggled to convert their chances, with their first shot on target coming in the 30th minute. Celtic’s robust defense and effective counterattacks secured them the victory, following a recent loss to Rangers.
- •Celtic leads the league after a 2-0 win at Fir Park.
- •Durán scored the opener in the 9th minute.
- •Nygren added the second goal in the 60th minute.
- •Celtic had a strong defense, limiting Motherwell's chances.
- •Motherwell's first shot on target came in the 30th minute.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Champions two goals and three points to the good at Fir Park
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Motherwell 0-2 Celtic: Nygren and Durán fire Celtic back top of the league
"Glasgow Celtic returned to top of the Scottish Premiership table this afternoon, with a comfortable away win over Motherwell.Camilo Durán opened the scoring for Celtic with just nine minutes on the c...
"Scottish PremiershipSunday, October 11, 2026Fir Park, MotherwellMOTHERWELL…0CELTIC…2(Durán 9, Nygren 58)Celtic returned to the top of the Premiership table with a dominant 2-0 victory over Mother...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 1:06 PMChampions two goals and three points to the good at Fir Park
Scottish PremiershipSunday, October 11, 2026Fir Park, MotherwellMOTHERWELL…0CELTIC…2(Durán 9, Nygren 58)Celtic returned to the top of the Premiership table with a dominant 2-0 victory over Mother...
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 12:55 PMMotherwell 0-2 Celtic: Nygren and Durán fire Celtic back top of the league
Glasgow Celtic returned to top of the Scottish Premiership table this afternoon, with a comfortable away win over Motherwell.Camilo Durán opened the scoring for Celtic with just nine minutes on the c...
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