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Kilmarnock hosts Celtic in Scottish Premiership clash on August 9

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Kilmarnock hosts Celtic in Scottish Premiership clash on August 9
Summary

Kilmarnock faces Celtic at Rugby Park on August 9 for Match Day two of the Scottish Premiership. Kilmarnock currently has 0 points and sits in 8th place after a recent 4-3 loss to St. Johnstone. In contrast, Celtic has 3 points and is ranked 5th following a narrow 1-0 victory over Dundee FC. The teams last met with Celtic winning 3-2. The match will be crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their standings early in the season.

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Status Watch
  • •Kilmarnock has 0 points and is in 8th position.
  • •Celtic has 3 points and currently sits 5th.
  • •Kilmarnock lost 4-3 against St. Johnstone last match.
  • •Celtic won 1-0 against Dundee FC in their last outing.
  • •The last encounter between them ended 3-2 in favor of Celtic.
Latest Updates
  • 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic predicted lineup and team news vs Kilmarnock
  • 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kilmarnock vs Celtic – Match preview and team news
  • 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | Kilmarnock vs Celtic: team news, lineups, predictions (Scottish Premiership 09/08)
What they're saying
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Celtic travel to Kilmarnock for matchday two of the new Scottish Premiership season on Sunday, with the game taking place away from home.The reigning champions kicked off their title defence with a ti...

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Kilmarnock and Celtic face each other this Sunday at the Rugby Park on Match Day two of the Scottish Premiership.Kilmarnock have 0 points to their name this season and occupy 8th position in the table...

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Celtic is set to face Kilmarnock in matchday two of the new Scottish Premiership season on Sunday, away from home.Kilmarnock vs Celtic – Match preview and team newsDate: Sunday, 9th August.Kick-off...

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