Kasper Hogh scores hat-trick as Celtic lead Kilmarnock

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Kasper Hogh scores hat-trick as Celtic lead Kilmarnock
Summary

Kasper Hogh scored a first-half hat-trick as Celtic faced Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on August 9, 2026. Hogh found the net three times within the opening 35 minutes, part of a 5-1 lead for Celtic. Despite Kilmarnock's switch to a grass pitch, they struggled defensively, allowing several goals. Michael Schjonning-Larsen scored the hosts' only goal in the 56th minute. The match is ongoing, with Celtic dominating so far and Kilmarnock looking for a turnaround.

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  • Hogh opened the scoring in the 2nd minute.
  • Celtic leads 5-1 at halftime.
  • Kilmarnock's switch to grass has not improved results.
  • Schjonning-Larsen scored Kilmarnock's lone goal.
  • Celtic seeks back-to-back wins in the league.
Latest Updates
  • 3:01 PMYahoo SportsKasper Hogh hat-trick powers Celtic to Kilmarnock thrashing without Martin O’Neill
  • 2:29 PMYahoo SportsHogh's hat-trick inspires Celtic to 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock
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Kasper Hogh scored a hat-trick, his first goals for Celtic, as the Scottish champions made light of the absence of manager Martin O'Neill with a 5-1 win away to Kilmarnock on Sunday. Two minutes later, Hogh had his hat-trick.

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Record signing Kasper Hogh silenced his early critics with a first-half hat-trick as Celtic swept Kilmarnock aside on the new grass pitch at Rugby Park.

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Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic: Hogh hit a first-half hat-trick as Shaun Maloney took charge of the Hoops

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