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Celtic stunned as Falkirk claim first win in 19 years

Falkirk claimed their first win against Celtic since 2007 as the champions missed another chance to extend their lead in the Scottish Premiership title race.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:50 PM
Celtic stunned as Falkirk claim first win in 19 years
Key Things to Know
  • Falkirk defeated Celtic 2-0 to deny the league leaders an opportunity to extend their advantage to seven points.
  • Ethan Ross and Scott Tanser scored first-half goals to secure Falkirk's first win against Celtic since 2007.
  • Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain made 10 saves against his former club to maintain a clean sheet.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Falkirk earned a 2-0 victory over Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, preventing Martin O'Neill's side from moving seven points clear at the top of the table. Ethan Ross opened the scoring for the hosts in the third minute after an error from Cameron Carter-Vickers. Scott Tanser added a second goal in the 38th minute, beating Carter-Vickers before finding the bottom corner.

Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made 10 saves to preserve the clean sheet for John McGlynn's side, securing Falkirk's first win over Celtic since 2007. Despite the defeat, Celtic remain four points ahead of second-placed Rangers having played one extra match, while Falkirk moved up to fourth place in the standings.

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