Celtic vs Falkirk: Scottish Premiership Highlights & Analysis (2026)

Celtic vs Falkirk: Scottish Premiership Radio & Text Coverage, Match Report

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  1. Postpublished at 15:40 GMT

Celtic 1-0 Falkirk

Pat Bonner, a former Celtic goalkeeper, offers his insight on BBC Sportsound. He praises Tomas Cvancara's dynamic play, describing his goal as a 'really good bit of play' and a ' badly needed' score.

  1. Postpublished at 15:40 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

The on-field call is upheld, and Hibs are relieved.

  1. GOAL: Celtic 1-0 Falkirk (published at 15:39 GMT)

Tomas Cvancara, the new striker, scores his first goal for Celtic. Tierney's cross from the left finds Cvancara, who makes a well-timed run, heading the ball past Scott Bain and into the far corner.

  1. DISALLOWED GOAL (published at 15:38 GMT)

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Mikey Moore's shot is ruled out for offside, despite appearing close. VAR reviews the decision.

  1. Postpublished at 15:37 GMT

Celtic 0-0 Falkirk

Ian McCall, a former Falkirk manager, discusses the team's strategy on BBC Sportsound. He believes the wide men should make their moves later in the game, but today they are 'going far, far too early'.

  1. Postpublished at 15:37 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Jordan Obita drops back into the Hibs back three, with Nicky Cadden taking on wing-back duties.

  1. Postpublished at 15:36 GMT

Celtic 0-0 Falkirk

Barney Stewart makes a run in behind, earning Falkirk a corner. Spencer's delivery is punched away by Kasper Schmeichel.

  1. 'Lacklustre Rangers' (published at 15:35 GMT)

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Andy Halliday, a former Rangers midfielder, comments on the team's performance. He notes that Rangers have looked 'so lacklustre' and are yet to have a significant spell in the game.

  1. Postpublished at 15:35 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Grant Hanley's unplanned departure will require a defensive reshuffle for Hibs. Nicky Cadden's first contribution is a dangerous cross across the face of goal.

  1. Hanley off for Hibs (published at 15:34 GMT)

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Grant Hanley can't continue and is replaced by Nicky Cadden and Dane Scarlett. Elie Youan also exits.

  1. Double change for Rangers (published at 15:32 GMT)

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

With Grant Hanley off, Rangers make double substitutions, replacing Andreas Skov Olsen and Tochi Chukwuani with Nedim Bajrami and Mohamed Diomande.

  1. Postpublished at 15:32 GMT

Celtic 0-0 Falkirk

Falkirk earn a free-kick after Callum McGregor is penalised for a foul outside the box. Calvin Miller's delivery is out of range for Falkirk attackers, and Kasper Schmeichel watches it pass his post.

  1. Postpublished at 15:30 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Owen Elding makes his Hibs debut, replacing Martin Boyle. Joe Newell is also substituted, with Rudi Molotnikov taking his place. Boyle has been lively in the past few minutes.

  1. Postpublished at 15:28 GMT

Celtic 0-0 Falkirk

Pat Bonner, a former Celtic goalkeeper, expresses concern about Maeda's tendency to go into tackles aggressively, which could lead to a sending off.

  1. Postpublished at 15:28 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Rangers look for the towering Emmanuel Fernandez from set-pieces, but he is just millimetres away from connecting with a corner.

  1. Postpublished at 15:26 GMT

Celtic 0-0 Falkirk

Yang Hyun-jun is found with a ball over the top, and despite the flag staying down, he is in the box. Scott Bain makes a fine save to deny Yang, and Celtic starts to create chances.

  1. Postpublished at 15:26 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Martin Boyle turns on the afterburners to keep a long ball in play. Elie Youan can't hit the target with his header when the ball is crossed into the mixer.

  1. Postpublished at 15:24 GMT

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Martin Boyle makes a nice touch, sending Elie Youan scurrying forward. Youan chops inside, but his shot is blocked by John Souttar.

  1. Postpublished at 15:23 GMT

Celtic 0-0 Falkirk

Ian McCall, a former Falkirk manager, discusses Celtic's strategy. He notes that Celtic is starting to turn the screw without creating many chances, and Falkirk needs to get Brad Spencer and Dylan Tait involved.

  1. Signs of promise from Andrews (published at 15:23 GMT)

Hibernian 0-0 Rangers

Kai Andrews, a 19-year-old, has been impressive on his Hibs debut. Although not seen much in the second half, he had several good touches after coming on as an early substitute.

Celtic vs Falkirk: Scottish Premiership Highlights & Analysis (2026)

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