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Martin O’Neill could still lead Celtic to a historic UEFA milestone this season

Martin O’Neill has plenty to sort at Celtic after a brutal run of results, but UEFA’s latest report has thrown up something significant that could…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Martin O’Neill could still lead Celtic to a historic UEFA milestone this season
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic sits on 56 domestic league titles, one behind Linfield's European record of 57.
  • Winning the Scottish Premiership would bring Celtic to the 57-title mark recorded by UEFA.
  • Linfield can also add to their total titles during the current campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A new UEFA European Club Talent and Competition Landscape report shows Celtic sits on 56 domestic league titles, placing the Scottish club second in Europe behind Linfield's record of 57. Despite facing pressure following a poor run of results, Celtic manager Martin O’Neill could equal the European benchmark if his team secures the Scottish Premiership title this season.

Linfield also has the opportunity to increase its title count this season, meaning the threshold could change. For O'Neill and Celtic, immediate focus remains on reversing recent struggles, starting with their upcoming league fixture against Motherwell.

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