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Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026

Nygren header secures Celtic's opening win

Celtic begin their title defence with a narrow home victory as Nygren's header proves decisive.

Nygren header secures Celtic's opening win — Photo: BBC Sport

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Competition

Scottish Premiership

Score

Celtic 1-0 Dundee

Scorer

Benjamin Nygren

Venue

Celtic Park

What happened. Celtic kicked off their Scottish Premiership title defence with a narrow home victory, as Benjamin Nygren's header downed Dundee.

Celtic secured all three points in their opening match.
Nygren's header was the only goal of the game.
The win marks a strong start to the season.

Celtic will look to build on this result as the season progresses.

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