Match report
Falkirk 2-0 Celtic: match report
Falkirk defeated Celtic 2-0 in the Premiership on Sunday, with goals from Ethan Ross and Scott Tanser.
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Falkirk secured a 2-0 victory over Celtic in the Premiership on Sunday. Ethan Ross opened the scoring early in the third minute, putting Falkirk ahead.
Scott Tanser doubled the lead in the 38th minute, assisted by Owen Eames. Celtic struggled to find the net despite dominating possession.
Celtic had 70% possession and registered 9 shots on target, but Falkirk's defence held firm, with 9 saves made by their goalkeeper.
Falkirk received two yellow cards, one each for Owen Eames and Scott Tanser. Celtic's Haissem Hassan, James Forrest, and Liam Scales also received yellow cards during the match.
Celtic went into the game at the top of the table with 28 points from 11 matches, while Falkirk sat in sixth place with 15 points. This result will affect their standings as the league table updates.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Falkirk vs Celtic preview: form & head-to-head
Falkirk will face Celtic in the Premiership on Saturday at 15:00 GMT at Falkirk Stadium.
Falkirk are currently sixth in the league with 15 points from 11 matches. They have won 4, drawn 3, and lost 4, scoring 13 goals and conceding 12. Their recent form shows 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with victories over Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, and Hibernian.
Celtic sit at the top of the table, holding 28 points from 11 games. They have 9 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, netting 27 goals while conceding 8. Their last five matches include 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with a notable 7-1 victory against Heart of Midlothian.
In their previous encounters, Celtic have dominated Falkirk, winning all 8 meetings. Their last match was on 29 August, where Celtic won 2-1. The last five results show Celtic winning 8 times against Falkirk, with no wins or draws for Falkirk.
Falkirk's recent matches include a 0-1 win against Aberdeen on 28 October, a 3-0 win against Kilmarnock on 24 October, and a 1-2 win against Hibernian on 17 October. Celtic's recent results include a 2-2 draw with Dundee United on 28 October and a 1-2 win against Hibernian on 25 October.
Celtic will look to continue their strong record against Falkirk, while Falkirk aim to improve their standing in the league.
Match Events
All events- 84'Haissem Hassan(Out: Sebastian Tounekti)
- 84'Mika Baur(Out: Luke McCowan)
- 73'Ethan Ross(Out: Calvin Fodrey)
- 73'Finley Frank Barbrook(Out: Finn Yeats)
- 73'Owen Eames(Out: Conor McLeod)
- 68'Liam Scales
- 66'Scott Tanser(Out: Connor Allan)
- 65'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain(Out: Benjamin Nygren)
Match Statistics
All stats- 30%Possession70%
- 2Shots on Target9
- 0Corners14
- 19Fouls11
- 2Offsides3
Prediction
Live win probability
Falkirk 95%Draw 5%Celtic 1%
Falkirk is most likely to win the game against Celtic.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremiership · Regular Season 12
Last five games
FalkirkWWWWW
CelticWLDWL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | +17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers FC | 12 | +12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk | 13 | +6 | 21 |
| 4 |  Heart of Midlothian | 12 | +4 | 20 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 12 | +3 | 17 |
| 6 |  Dundee Utd | 12 | 0 | 17 |
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Falkirk vs Celtic: result, stats & highlights
Falkirk and Celtic finished 2-0 in the Premiership (Regular Season 12). Played: (your local time).
Falkirk are 3rd in the table on 21 points; Celtic are 1st on 28.
Recent form: Falkirk WWWWW, Celtic WLDWL.
Head-to-head (last 9): Falkirk 1 wins, 0 draws, Celtic 8 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.