Match Analysis: Celtic vs Falkirk
Celtic vs Falkirk ended 4-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
Premiership How the match unfolded
Celtic beat Falkirk 4-0.
Goals: J. Kenny (Celtic, 30'), J. Kenny (Celtic, 40'), B. Nygren (Celtic, 58'), S. Tounekti (Celtic, 73').
Celtic had 61% possession to Falkirk's 39%, with 26.00 shots to 8.00.
B. Nygren (Celtic) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Celtic
Starting lineups and substitutes
Celtic
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Brendan Rodgers
Starting XI
- 1K. SchmeichelG
- 5L. ScalesD
- 6A. TrustyD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 23S. TounektiM
- 24J. KennyF
- 27A. EngelsM
- 36M. SaracchiD
- 42C. McGregorM
- 49J. ForrestM
- 56A. RalstonD
Substitutes (9)
- 10M. BalikwishaF
- 12V. SinisaloG
- 14L. McCowanM
- 19C. OsmandF
- 28P. BernardoM
- 38D. MaedaF
- 41R. HatateM
- 47D. MurrayD
- 51C. DonovanD
Falkirk
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: John McGlynn
Starting XI
- 2K. AdamsD
- 5L. HendersonD
- 8B. SpencerM
- 19S. BainG
- 20C. AllanD
- 21D. TaitM
- 23E. RossM
- 28F. LissahD
- 29C. MillerM
- 37S. ArfieldM
- 47T. Samuel-OgunsuyiF
Substitutes (9)
- 1N. HogarthG
- 7B. Graham
- 9R. MacIverF
- 11A. AgyemanF
- 17H. Cartwright
- 18G. OliverF
- 22K. WilsonF
- 24E. WilliamsF
- 42S. HartD
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
B. Nygren
Rating 8.2 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 3 shots on target
J. Kenny
Rating 8.2 · 2 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
S. Tounekti
Rating 8.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
S. Bain
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
M. Saracchi
Rating 8.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
K. Schmeichel
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Celtic win
Final result: Celtic won
Under 2.5 goals
Final: 4 goals (4-0).
No
At least one team failed to score.
Celtic vs Falkirk match analysis
Review Celtic 4-0 Falkirk with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Premiership.