Celtic defeat St Johnstone 1-0 in Scottish Premiership

Celtic secured a 1-0 victory against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in a Scottish Premiership match on September 9, 2026. Mika Baur scored the decisive second-half goal to maintain Celtic's winning streak.

Despite the win, Celtic manager Martin O’Neill expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, stating the squad is “still well short of it.” O’Neill noted that the team struggled to convert chances, despite dominating possession with 60% and recording an expected goals (xG) of 2.22.

The match featured significant squad rotation, including the first start for midfielder Oliver Sørensen and the debut of on-loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. O’Neill also addressed the exclusion of Colombian attacker Camilo Durán from the starting lineup, admitting that the team likely needs his presence both on and off the ball. The victory comes amid a busy schedule for Celtic, who face upcoming fixtures in the Premier Sports Cup and the Europa League.