Dundee United 2-1 Celtic
Updated
Dundee United won: Dundee United 2-1 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership (Round 11) on Wed, 17 Dec 2025 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee. Dundee United goals: Krisztian Keresztes 58', Zachary Sapsford 61'. Celtic goals: Daizen Maeda 13'. Expected goals: 1.45-3.20. Possession: 27-73. Player of the match: Daizen Maeda (8.2).
Match report
Dundee United beat Celtic 2-1
Dundee United came from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park on Wednesday 17 December in the Scottish Premiership.
Daizen Maeda put Celtic ahead on 13' (0-1), Krisztian Keresztes levelled for Dundee United on 58' (1-1) and Zachary Sapsford restored Dundee United's lead on 61' (2-1).
Dundee United had 27% of the ball, shots were 17-18 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.45-3.20. Celtic created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Daizen Maeda (Celtic) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 12,966. Referee: John Beaton.
Match stats
| Dundee United | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 27 | 73 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.45 | 3.20 |
| Total shots | 17 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 29 |
| Big chances | 2 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 129 (60%) | 513 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 17 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 11 |
Lineups
Dundee United (3-4-2-1): Dave Richards, Bert Esselink, Krisztian Keresztes, Ross Graham, Ryan Strain, Craig Sibbald, Luca Stephenson, Will Ferry, Zachary Sapsford, Amar Fatah, Max Watters
Celtic (3-4-3): Kasper Schmeichel, Anthony Ralston, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney, Hyun-Jun Yang, Callum McGregor, Paulo Bernardo, Luke McCowan, Reo Hatate, Johnny Kenny, Daizen Maeda
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
- 43' · Yellow card · Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)
- 46' · Substitution · Vicko Sevelj for Bert Esselink (Dundee United)
- 58' · Goal · Krisztian Keresztes (Dundee United)
- 61' · Goal · Zachary Sapsford (Dundee United)
- 65' · Substitution · Shin Yamada for Johnny Kenny (Celtic)
- 65' · Substitution · James Forrest for Reo Hatate (Celtic)
- 65' · Substitution · Arne Engels for Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)
- 70' · Substitution · Ivan Dolcek for Max Watters (Dundee United)
- 75' · Substitution · Liam Scales for Kieran Tierney (Celtic)
- 80' · Substitution · Nikolaj Möller for Zachary Sapsford (Dundee United)
- 86' · Substitution · Benjamin Nygren for Hyun-Jun Yang (Celtic)
- 86' · Yellow card · Luca Stephenson (Dundee United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Dave Richards (Dundee United)
All-time head-to-head
94 league meetings since 1994: Dundee United 7, draws 19, Celtic 68.
Questions
Who won Dundee United vs Celtic?
Dundee United won, 2-1 (Scottish Premiership) on Wed, 17 Dec 2025.
When and where is Dundee United vs Celtic?
Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 20:00 UTC at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee United and Celtic?
In 94 league meetings since 1994: Dundee United 7 wins, 19 draws, Celtic 68 wins (goals 68-224).