Liam Scales scores in Celtic comeback victory against St Mirren

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Liam Scales scores in Celtic comeback victory against St Mirren
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Celtic secured a 2-1 victory over St Mirren on Saturday following a second-half comeback. The hosts initially took the lead in the 22nd minute after a penalty was awarded for a handball against defender Liam Scales. Shortly after halftime, Scales leveled the score for Celtic by heading in a corner kick from Benjamin Nygren. Manager Martin O'Neill commended the performance of the 28-year-old, noting his versatility while filling in at left-back for the injured Kieran Tierney. Scales has now started two matches this season, providing defensive cover across multiple positions as the team prepares for upcoming Europa League fixtures. His contribution remains significant given the team's reliance on his flexibility during a period of high match volume.

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  • Celtic defeated St Mirren 2-1 on Saturday.
  • Nikolas Agrafiotis scored for St Mirren from a penalty kick.
  • Liam Scales scored the equalizer for Celtic six minutes after halftime.
  • Scales is filling in at left-back for the injured Kieran Tierney.
  • Celtic continues a busy schedule with Europa League matches approaching.
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Celtic’s 28-year-old defender Liam Scales endured a strange night at St Mirren, yet finished it as one of Martin O’Neill’s key performers in a 2-1 comeback win on Saturday. Scales conceded a pen...

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