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Celtic secures dominant 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Celtic secures dominant 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park

Summary

Celtic achieved a decisive 5-1 win against Kilmarnock on August 9, 2026, with Kasper Hogh scoring a first-half hat trick. Hogh opened the scoring in the second minute, and added two more goals in the 33rd minute and later in the match. Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan contributed to the scoreline, while Michael Schjonning Larsen netted a consolation goal for Kilmarnock. Celtic's performance marked a significant improvement from their prior match against Dundee. The team now prepares for Champions League play-offs next week against LASK.

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•Kasper Hogh scores three goals for Celtic in the first half.
•Celtic leads Kilmarnock 5-1 at Rugby Park.
•Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan also score for Celtic.
•Michael Schjonning Larsen scores a consolation goal for Kilmarnock.
•Celtic prepares for Champions League play-offs against LASK next week.

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic – The Kasper Hogh Show

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It was the Kasper Hogh show yesterday afternoon at Rugby Park, as Celtic’s Great Dane scored a first half hat trick in a comfortable and emphatic 5-1 win over Neil McCann’s Kilmarnock…9th August...
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