Football› Premiership› Round 35› Hibernian vs Celtic

Hibernian vs Celtic — result, stats & head-to-head, 3 May 2026

Hibernian vs CelticPremiership · Round 35 · Easter Road Stadium1–2
Matches
Hibernian 1–2 Full time Celtic

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Celtic2 out
Cameron Carter-Vickers Injurysince 24 Oct 2025 · 50 matches missed Kasper SchmeichelInjurysince 27 Feb · 20 matches missed

Starting XI

Hibernian3-4-1-2
10↓Boyle6.5↓ 46'
47↓Elding6.7↓ 81'
17McGrath5.2
27Megwa6.6
14Chaiwa6.3
11⚽↓CNewell7.3↓ 73'
19↓Cadden6.6↓ 46'
5O'Hora7.1
33Bushiri7.1
15↓Iredale7.1↓ 81'
13Smith6.4
Celtic4-2-3-1
38⚽Maeda6.9
23↓Tounekti6.8↓ 63'
8↓Nygren7.1↓ 77'
13↓Yang7.5↓ 70'
27Engels6.9
42CMcGregor7.7
63Tierney7.1
5Scales6.8
6Trusty7.4
2↓Johnston7.3↓ 64'
12Sinisalo6.5

Timeline

  1. 20'
    Jamie McGrathVAR check
  2. 21'
    Jamie McGrathred card
  3. 41'
    Daizen Maeda · 0–1assist: Alistair Johnston
  4. 42'
    Daizen MaedaVAR check
  5. 45+3'
    Joe Newell · 1–1Left foot shot
  6. 72'
    Kelechi Iheanacho · 1–2Left foot shot
Show all 21 events (+15 subs & bookings)
  1. 20'
    Jamie McGrathVAR check
  2. 21'
    Jamie McGrathred card
  3. 41'
    Daizen Maeda · 0–1assist: Alistair Johnston
  4. 42'
    Daizen MaedaVAR check
  5. 45+3'
    Joe Newell · 1–1Left foot shot
  6. 46'
    Martin Boyle ↑ Josh Campbell ↓substitution
  7. 46'
    Nicky Cadden ↑ Jordan Obita ↓substitution
  8. 48'
    Jordan Obitayellow card
  9. 54'
    Josh Campbellyellow card
  10. 54'
    Liam Scalesyellow card
  11. 63'
    Sebastian Tounekti ↑ James Forrest ↓substitution
  12. 64'
    Alistair Johnston ↑ Luke McCowan ↓substitution
  13. 70'
    Hyun-jun Yang ↑ Kelechi Iheanacho ↓substitution
  14. 72'
    Kelechi Iheanacho · 1–2Left foot shot
  15. 73'
    Joe Newell ↑ Dan Barlaser ↓substitution
  16. 77'
    Benjamin Nygren ↑ Anthony Ralston ↓substitution
  17. 81'
    Owen Elding ↑ Dane Scarlett ↓substitution
  18. 81'
    Jack Iredale ↑ Ante Suto ↓substitution
  19. 90+2'
    Arne Engelsyellow card
  20. 90+3'
    Ante Sutoyellow card
  21. 90+4'
    Luke McCowanyellow card

Hibernian left · Celtic right

Periods

Hibernian
1st half1
2nd half0
Extra time0
Celtic
1st half1
2nd half1
Extra time0

Match statistics

4Shots28
1Shots on target6
0Corners13
7Fouls11
10Tackles5
3Yellow cards3

Match information

PremiershipCompetition
35Round
Sun 3 May · 11:00 UTCKickoff
Easter Road StadiumVenue
20,421Capacity
18,113 (89% full)Attendance
David DickinsonReferee
7°C · light rainWeather

Possession

Possession
19% · 81%
Duels won
57% · 43%
Pass accuracy
53% · 90%

Breakdown

Shooting
2Shots inside box14
2Shots outside box14
0Shots blocked14
1Big chances created2
0Big chances missed1
Passing
160Passes724
11Crosses32
1Accurate crosses2
58Long passes44
11Accurate long passes25
Defence
16Interceptions4
4Keeper saves0
Duels & dribbles
42Duels won33
6Dribble attempts8
5Successful dribbles4

Goalscorers

Benjamin Nygren 16Celtic
Daizen Maeda 14Celtic
Jamie McGrath 8Hibernian
Kieron Bowie 8Hibernian

Bench

Hibernian · bench

8MannehMF
12CaddenDF
21Obita6.2↑ 46'
22Barlaser6.7↑ 73'
28AndrewsMF
32Campbell6.4↑ 46'
39OwensGK
44Scarlett6.6↑ 81'
77Šuto6.8↑ 81'

Celtic · bench

14McCowan6.5↑ 64'
17Iheanacho7.1↑ 70'
21ChamberlainMF
31DoohanGK
36PintosDF
41HatateMF
47MurrayDF
49Forrest6.5↑ 63'
56Ralston6.5↑ 77'

Managers

Previous meetings

In 7 recorded meetings, Hibernian have won 2 and Celtic 4 — 1 ended level.

2026 · PremiershipCeltic vs Hibernian 1–2 2025 · PremiershipHibernian vs Celtic 1–2 2025 · PremiershipCeltic vs Hibernian 0–0 2025 · PremiershipCeltic vs Hibernian 3–1 2025 · PremiershipHibernian vs Celtic 2–1 2024 · PremiershipCeltic vs Hibernian 3–0 2024 · PremiershipHibernian vs Celtic 0–2 All 7 meetings →

Recent form

Hibernian DDWLL
Celtic WLWWW

Premiership

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Hearts3321755828+3070
2Rangers33191226631+3569
3Celtic3321485935+2467
4Motherwell33141275229+2354
5Hibernian33131285137+1451
6Falkirk33137134548-346
7Dundee United33913114554-940
8Aberdeen3396183348-1533
9Dundee3389163453-1933
10St. Mirren3379172748-2130
11Kilmarnock33610173765-2828
12Livingston33113193566-3116

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
5
Hibernian
DDWLL
 6.59 51
3
Celtic
WLWWW
 6.97 67
Market

No market on record.

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Form
HibernianDDWLL
CelticWLWWW
Match stats
19Possession81
4Shots28
1On target6
0Corners13
3Yellow cards3