Sam Johnstone makes debut appearance for Celtic in league match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Sam Johnstone started in goal for Celtic during his debut appearance, displacing Vil Sinisalo in the lineup. The 33-year-old goalkeeper was tested midway through the first half when Cotterill redirected a low cross from Alic. Johnstone recorded a save to prevent a goal during the early stages of the match. This appearance marks his first league start since December, when he last played for Wolves against Arsenal. Martin O’Neill made the personnel change to the starting goalkeeper position ahead of the match.
- •Sam Johnstone made his debut for Celtic.
- •Johnstone prevented a goal with a save during the first half.
- •Vil Sinisalo was replaced in the starting lineup.
- •The goalkeeper last played in a league match for Wolves in December.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Stunning save from Sam Johnstone on Celtic debut
"Sam Johnstone made a stunning save to prevent Celtic from conceding on his debut. The former England Internationalist started the game ahead of Vil Sinisalo and was called into action midway through t...
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