Celtic host Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership before international break
The gist
Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic host 11th-placed Kilmarnock at Celtic Park, kick-off 4pm UK time.
A win would restore Celtic's four-point lead after Rangers cut it.
How it unfolded
- Aug 9, 2026Kilmarnock hosted Celtic at Rugby Park on matchday two; the previous meeting between the sides ended 3-2 to Celtic.
- Sep 4, 2026The SPFL confirmed Kilmarnock's away fixture at Celtic was moved from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8 at 4.00pm because of Celtic's Europa League participation.
- Nov 5, 2026Celtic beat Besiktas 3-2 at Celtic Park, their first Europa League points after three successive defeats.
Key terms
- Scottish Premiership
- Professional association football league that is the highest level of the Scottish football league system.
- Europa League
- An annual European club football competition organized by UEFA, the second tier below the Champions League.
- VAR
- A match official in football who reviews decisions using video footage and advises the referee.
Source: Wikipedia