Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic
Updated
Celtic won: Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership (Round 27) on Sun, 15 Feb 2026 at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock goals: Tyreece John-Jules 21', Joe Hugill 28'. Celtic goals: Sebastian Tounekti 56', Benjamin Nygren 64', Julian Araujo 90'+7. Expected goals: 0.86-2.98. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: Julian Araujo (8.4).
Match report
Celtic beat Kilmarnock 3-2
Celtic came from behind to beat Kilmarnock 3-2 away from home at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park on Sunday 15 February in the Scottish Premiership.
Tyreece John-Jules put Kilmarnock ahead on 21' (1-0), Joe Hugill made it 2-0 on 28', Sebastian Tounekti pulled one back for Celtic on 56' (2-1), Benjamin Nygren levelled for Celtic on 64' (2-2) and Julian Araujo restored Celtic's lead on 90+7' (2-3).
Julian Araujo's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Kilmarnock had 39% of the ball, shots were 17-25 (6-10 on target) and expected goals finished 0.86-2.98. Celtic were the better side on chances, too.
Julian Araujo (Celtic) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 8,090. Referee: Duncan Nicolson.
Match stats
| Kilmarnock | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.86 | 2.98 |
| Total shots | 17 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 50 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 209 (69%) | 409 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 17 | 25 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 18 |
Lineups
Kilmarnock (4-4-2): Kelle Roos, Michael Schjønning-Larsen, Ethan Schilte-Brown, Robbie Deas, Dominic Thompson, Findlay Curtis, Brad Lyons, David Watson, Greg Kiltie, Tyreece John-Jules, Joe Hugill
Celtic (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel, Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Hyun-Jun Yang, Chukwubuike Adamu, Daizen Maeda
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Tyreece John-Jules (Kilmarnock)
- 28' · Goal · Joe Hugill (Kilmarnock)
- 46' · Substitution · Tomas Cvancara for Chukwubuike Adamu (Celtic)
- 46' · Substitution · Sebastian Tounekti for Hyun-Jun Yang (Celtic)
- 46' · Substitution · Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Reo Hatate (Celtic)
- 56' · Goal · Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)
- 62' · Substitution · James Forrest for Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
- 63' · Substitution · Aaron Tshibola for Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock)
- 64' · Goal · Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)
- 67' · Yellow card · David Watson (Kilmarnock)
- 69' · Yellow card · Tomas Cvancara (Celtic)
- 74' · Yellow card · Callum McGregor (Celtic)
- 78' · Substitution · Marcelo Saracchi for Kieran Tierney (Celtic)
- 79' · Substitution · Liam Polworth for David Watson (Kilmarnock)
- 79' · Substitution · Jack Thomson for Greg Kiltie (Kilmarnock)
- 79' · Substitution · Bruce Anderson for Joe Hugill (Kilmarnock)
- 82' · Substitution · Marcus Dackers for Tyreece John-Jules (Kilmarnock)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Julian Araujo (Celtic)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Julian Araujo (Celtic)
All-time head-to-head
108 league meetings since 1994: Kilmarnock 8, draws 20, Celtic 80.
Questions
Who won Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
Celtic won, 2-3 (Scottish Premiership) on Sun, 15 Feb 2026.
When and where is Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 14:00 UTC at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Celtic?
In 108 league meetings since 1994: Kilmarnock 8 wins, 20 draws, Celtic 80 wins (goals 70-255).