Celtic secures 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock in Premiership match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Celtic decisively defeated Kilmarnock 5-1 at Rugby Park on Sunday afternoon. Club-record signing Kasper Høgh scored a first-half hat-trick, supported by second-half goals from Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan. The match marked a shift for Kilmarnock, who recently transitioned from artificial to grass turf, but struggled against the reigning Premiership champions. Celtic showcased their offensive strength following a narrow win over Dundee in their season opener.
- •Kasper Høgh scored a first-half hat-trick for Celtic.
- •Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan added goals in the second half.
- •The match saw Kilmarnock transition to grass turf but suffer a heavy loss.
- •Celtic had previously edged past Dundee in their opener.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Høgh Gets 9.5, Nygren With 8.5 | Celtic Players Rated In Their Emphatic Win Against Kilmarnock
"After an edgy win against Dundee in the season opener, Celtic, the reigning Premiership champions, showed their supremacy on Sunday afternoon at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock finally changed their turf from ...
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