Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Høgh hat-trick helps Celtic cruise past Kilmarnock
Kasper Høgh scores his first Celtic goals in a 5-1 romp, while boss Martin O’Neill recovers in hospital.
Celtic
team
Competition
Scottish Premiership
Score
Celtic 5-1 Kilmarnock
Scorer
Kasper Høgh (hat-trick)
Venue
Rugby Park
What happened. Celtic won 5-1 at Kilmarnock, with Kasper Høgh scoring a hat-trick, his first goals for the club since joining from Bodø/Glimt.
- Victory made it two wins from two Premiership games for Celtic.
- Manager Martin O’Neill missed the trip after a 'small procedure' in hospital.
- The club said O’Neill is 'doing better' after the procedure.
Celtic continue their title defence with a perfect start, while O’Neill’s recovery is ongoing.
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