Celtic 3-1 Falkirk – Atmosphere made all the difference in vital victory

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·26 de abril de 2026

Celtic 3-1 Falkirk – Atmosphere made all the difference in vital victory

Saturday evening football in a sun-kissed Celtic Park, brought out the best in the players, and supporters alike as we beat Falkirk 3-1 courtesy of a Daizen Maeda brace, and a terrific Kieran Tierney strike to record a vital and much needed victory in the first post split fixture…

Kieran Tierney of Celtic celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park Stadium on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)

The Green Brigade who unfurled an impressive Tifo celebrating the soon to be 40th anniversary of the dramatic last day league triumph at Love Street, were instrumental as were the entirety of the Celtic support as collectively they turned the notch up on the atmosphere, something that’s has badly and sadly been lacking in Paradise for quite some time.

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A banner under the Tifo read ‘sprit of 86’ in homage to Davie Hay’s side who snatched an unlikely title on the last day of the campaign, after a thumping 5-0 win over St Mirren, coupled with title favourites Hearts going down to Dundee at Dens Park, which resulted in one of the most iconic title wins in the club’s history.

We will need some of that belief if we are to register yet another title win, and the supporters more than proved that they can certainly make a significant difference. You can expect even more in the next two home matches against the Rangers in the Glasgow Derby then Hearts on Trophy Day.

Kieran Tierney of Celtic scores his team’s second goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)

To a man, woman, and child, the Celtic support never stopped backing the players on the park, who in turn reacted well, despite a few shaky moments to deservedly win the match and record a vital three points, which will put pressure on our title rivals who both play later today, with Hearts facing a dangerous trip to their capital rivals Hibs who will be desperate to win this one, whilst the Rangers will be at home to Motherwell who have shown that they are a very decent team this season.

Of course both may well win today and we will end up back in third place in the title race with four games left to play, but all we can do is win, and win we did as we kept our title hopes alive and well heading into next week’s tough away clash with Hibs at Easter Road.

Players of Celtic acknowledge the fans following the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park Stadium on April 25, 2026 (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)

That and the trip to Fir Park are the two games that will be crucial to Celtic’s chances. Take six points on the road and there’s a very good chance we’ll head into the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline as Champions.

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