Hibernian 1-2 Celtic
Updated
Celtic won: Hibernian 1-2 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership (Round 35) on Sun, 3 May 2026 at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh. Hibernian goals: Joe Newell 45'+3. Celtic goals: Daizen Maeda 43', Kelechi Iheanacho 72'. Sent off: Jamie McGrath (21'). Expected goals: 0.36-2.81. Possession: 18-82. Player of the match: Alistair Johnston (7.9).
Match report
Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1
Celtic squeezed past Hibernian 2-1 away from home at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday 3 May in the Scottish Premiership.
Daizen Maeda put Celtic ahead on 43' (0-1), Joe Newell levelled for Hibernian on 45+3' (1-1) and Kelechi Iheanacho restored Celtic's lead on 72' (1-2).
Jamie McGrath (Hibernian) was sent off on 21'.
Hibernian had 18% of the ball, shots were 4-28 (1-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.36-2.81. Celtic were the better side on chances, too.
Alistair Johnston (Celtic) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 18,113. Referee: David Dickinson.
Match stats
| Hibernian | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 18 | 82 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.36 | 2.81 |
| Total shots | 4 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 5 | 54 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 84 (53%) | 648 (90%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 0 | 13 |
| Total shots | 4 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 14 |
Lineups
Hibernian (3-4-1-2): Jordan Smith, Warren O'Hora, Rocky Bushiri, Jack Iredale, Kanayochukwu Megwa, Miguel Chaiwa, Joe Newell, Nicky Cadden, Jamie McGrath, Martin Boyle, Owen Elding
Celtic (4-2-3-1): Viljami Sinisalo, Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, Hyun-Jun Yang, Benjamin Nygren, Sebastian Tounekti, Daizen Maeda
Key events
- 21' · Red card · Jamie McGrath (Hibernian)
- 43' · Goal · Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Joe Newell (Hibernian)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Obita for Nicky Cadden (Hibernian)
- 46' · Substitution · Josh Campbell for Martin Boyle (Hibernian)
- 48' · Yellow card · Jordan Obita (Hibernian)
- 54' · Yellow card · Liam Scales (Celtic)
- 54' · Yellow card · Josh Campbell (Hibernian)
- 63' · Substitution · Luke McCowan for Alistair Johnston (Celtic)
- 63' · Substitution · James Forrest for Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)
- 70' · Substitution · Kelechi Iheanacho for Hyun-Jun Yang (Celtic)
- 72' · Goal · Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)
- 73' · Substitution · Daniel Barlaser for Joe Newell (Hibernian)
- 77' · Substitution · Anthony Ralston for Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)
- 81' · Substitution · Ante Suto for Jack Iredale (Hibernian)
- 81' · Substitution · Dane Scarlett for Owen Elding (Hibernian)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Arne Engels (Celtic)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Ante Suto (Hibernian)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Luke McCowan (Celtic)
All-time head-to-head
101 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 13, draws 27, Celtic 61.
Questions
Who won Hibernian vs Celtic?
Celtic won, 1-2 (Scottish Premiership) on Sun, 3 May 2026.
When and where is Hibernian vs Celtic?
Sun, 3 May 2026, 11:00 UTC at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernian and Celtic?
In 101 league meetings since 1994: Hibernian 13 wins, 27 draws, Celtic 61 wins (goals 88-209).