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KILMARNOCK, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Celtic’s Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after scoring to make it 2-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, on September 14, 2025, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (

Late Iheanacho penalty as Celtic win amid fans' protest

Debutant Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last-gasp penalty as mutinous Celtic fans were left celebrating a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock that moved them back to the top of the William Hill Premiership.

Soccer • 14 Sep

Djenairo Daniels was a hit in Turner's Cross and has now moved to the Scottish Premiership

Cork striker Daniels joins Scottish side Kilmarnock

Cork City striker Djenairo Daniels has moved to Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock.

Soccer • 07 Jul

Celtic's Reo Hatate scores to make it 4-0 to the Bhoys

Celtic crush Kilmarnock to edge closer to league title

Celtic could be crowned William Hill Premiership champions on Sunday following a 5-1 hammering of Kilmarnock at Parkhead.

Soccer • 12 Apr

Adam Idah celebrates after Callum McGregor's goal

Celtic earn battling win at Kilmarnock

Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn continued their goalscoring form to ensure Celtic emerged from a difficult test at Kilmarnock with three points and top spot in the Scottish Premiership.

Soccer • 10 Nov 24

Brendan Rodgers were beaten at Rugby Park last December

Killie's plastic pitch no longer an excuse - Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers claims they can never use plastic pitches as an excuse again as they prepare to return to a ground where happy memories are still fresh.

Soccer • 09 Nov 24

Celtic sealed their 12th title in 13 years at Rugby Park

Idah sparks league title party as Celtic retain crown

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah opened the scoring as Celtic clinched their third consecutive Scottish Premiership title in style with a 5-0 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Soccer • 15 May 24

Celtic suffered another slip up in their pursuit of league honours

Celtic stunned by late Kilmarnock leveller

Kilmarnock once again proved a thorn in Celtic's side as David Watson headed a stoppage-time equaliser at Parkhead to deal a major blow to the Hoops' title hopes.

Soccer • 17 Feb 24

Aberdeen's Jamie McGrath celebrates after making it 1-0

McGrath nets brace for Aberdeen, Rangers bounce back

A first-half double from Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath helped Aberdeen move clear of the cinch Premiership relegation places with a 3-0 win at fellow strugglers Ross County.

Soccer • 02 Jan 24

Matty Kennedy (c) celebrates his winning goal

Kilmarnock stun Celtic with two late goals

Matty Kennedy scored a late winner as Kilmarnock inflicted a second defeat on Celtic this season.

Soccer • 10 Dec 23

Greg Taylor celebrates his game-clinching goal for Celtic

Celtic bounce back with Kilmarnock victory

Celtic bounced back from their Champions League disappointment by defeating Kilmarnock 3-1 at home in the cinch Premiership.

Soccer • 07 Oct 23

Brendan Rodgers during the game at Rugby Park

Rodgers bitterly disappointed after first cup loss

Brendan Rodgers admitted his Celtic side lacked quality in their shock 1-0 Viaplay Cup defeat to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Soccer • 21 Aug 23

Celtic couldn't break down a well organised Kilmarnock side

Kilmarnock stun Celtic in Scottish League Cup

Marley Watkins scored the only goal of the game as Kilmarnock sensationally sent holders Celtic spinning out of the Viaplay Cup at Rugby Park.

Soccer • 20 Aug 23

Rangers stunned by Kilmarnock in season opener

Rangers' cinch Premiership title challenge suffered the earliest of blows with a shock 1-0 defeat by Kilmarnock in the opening day of the season.

Soccer • 05 Aug 23

Matt O'Riley delivered a brace for the Bhoys

Early goals pave the way for Celtic to down Kilmarnock

Celtic scored four goals and missed a penalty inside the first 27 minutes as they moved another step closer to the cinch Premiership title with a 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Soccer • 16 Apr 23

Northern Ireland's Kyle Lafferty has signed for Linfield on a short-term contract

Lafferty joins Linfield after leaving Kilmarnock

Kyle Lafferty has signed for Linfield following his sudden exit from Kilmarnock.

Soccer • 08 Feb 23

A shirtless Giorgos Giakoumakis celebrates his goal against Kilmarnock

Celtic claim Viaplay Cup semi win over Kilmarnock

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis took Celtic into the Viaplay Cup final with a 2-0 victory over valiant Kilmarnock at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 14 Jan 23

Kyogo Furuhashi looks on as Celtic go 2-0 up

Celtic move 12 points clear after Kilmarnock victory

Jota ended Kilmarnock's impressive resistance on the stroke of half-time to send Celtic on their way to a 2-0 victory which put them 12 points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.

Soccer • 07 Jan 23

"I want to deeply apologise to the club, supporters and my family for the distress caused over the past month"

Lafferty apologises after being hit with 10-match ban

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has apologised for any "distress caused" after he was handed a 10-match ban by the Scottish FA following their investigation into his alleged use of sectarian language.

Soccer • 20 Oct 22

Lafferty facing 10-match ban for sectarian language

Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty could face a 10-match ban after he admitted letting himself and his club down over his alleged use of sectarian language.

Soccer • 30 Sep 22

Kilmarnock and Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty

Kilmarnock probe Lafferty's alleged sectarian remark

Kilmarnock have launched an investigation after a video appeared to show striker Kyle Lafferty using sectarian language.

Soccer • 22 Sep 22

Giorgos Giakoumakis scores an overhead kick to make it 5-0

Acrobatic Celtic run rings around Kilmarnock

Celtic were 5-0 winners over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in their Scottish Premiership clash.

Soccer • 14 Aug 22

Stephen Welsh (right) celebrates his second-minute goal

Welsh opens Celtic account in win over Motherwell

Stephen Welsh scored his first goal for Celtic as they beat Motherwell 2-1 at Parkhead.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

After the weekend horror show, Celtic eased past Kilmarnock

Edouard on song as Celtic glide past Kilmarnock

Odsonne Edouard grabbed a second-half double as Celtic enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 win over managerless Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Soccer • 02 Feb 21

Andre Wright scored eight Premier Division goals in 17 appearances for Bohs last season

Former Bohemians star Wright wrong for Kilmarnock

Former Bohemians striker Andre Wright remains on the lookout for a new club after Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock declined the chance to avail of his services.

Soccer • 14 Jan 21

Alex Dyer is refusing to bow to racist abuse

Racist abuse will not stop me, says Kilmarnock's Dyer

Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer said he will not allow racist abuse to deter him from doing his job after the 55-year-old Englishman was targeted this week.

Soccer • 31 Dec 20