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Scott Bain inspires Falkirk to 2-0 win, their first over Celtic in 19 years

Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made nine saves as Falkirk beat the Premiership leaders. The defeat leaves Martin O'Neill's side with three wins from their last 10 games before Beşiktaş visit on Thursday.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:12 AM
Scott Bain inspires Falkirk to 2-0 win, their first over Celtic in 19 years
Key Things to Know
  • Falkirk secured their first win against Celtic in 19 years with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.
  • Ethan Ross scored in the third minute and Scott Tanser added a second goal in the 38th minute.
  • Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made nine saves to prevent Celtic from scoring.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made nine saves to inspire Falkirk to a 2-0 victory over Celtic on Sunday. Ethan Ross opened the scoring after three minutes following a defensive error, and Scott Tanser doubled the lead in the 38th minute. The result marked Falkirk's first win against Celtic in 19 years, despite Celtic dominating with 70% possession and 14 corners.

Falkirk had a third goal by Jacob Murrell ruled out for handball following a VAR review. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill praised Bain's performance, but the defeat leaves Celtic with only three wins from their last 10 games across all competitions. Celtic remain atop the Scottish Premiership on 28 points, while Falkirk moved up to fourth place on 18 points.

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