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Mika Baur scores as Celtic defeats St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Mika Baur scores as Celtic defeats St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park

Summary

Celtic maintained its undefeated start to the league season with a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday night. Mika Baur provided the deciding goal seven minutes into the second half to secure the win. The match marked the debut of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone for Celtic. The result ensures that the reigning champions continue their 100 percent winning record in the early stages of their title defense. St Johnstone fell short in their effort to prevent the visitors from claiming all three points in Perth. Celtic will now look to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic defeated St Johnstone 1-0 at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday.
•Mika Baur scored the winning goal seven minutes after halftime.
•Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made his competitive debut for Celtic.
•The result extends Celtic's winning streak to open the season.

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What they're saying

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Celtic continued their 100 per cent start to the defence of their title with a 1-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park last night (Wednesday).Mika Baur netted the all-important goal seven minutes ...
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