St Mirren vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership Live Updates, Report, Reaction, Stats, and Head-to-Head
Live Coverage:
- Listen to the thrilling Sportsound commentary from Paisley, Scotland.
- Get the latest updates, match analysis, and expert opinions.
Team Line-up:
- St Mirren: A strong lineup featuring Gogic and McMenamin.
- Celtic: Tierney takes the field, aiming to strengthen their position.
Key Match Details:
- St Mirren is determined to secure their third league win of the season.
- Celtic, on the other hand, seeks to narrow the gap with Hearts.
- This encounter serves as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming League Cup final, adding extra significance.
Live Updates:
1. 20:37 GMT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic. James McFadden, a former Scotland forward, comments on Sky Sports, emphasizing the importance of player reactions.
2. 34': Penalty Appeal. St Mirren's Jayden Richardson goes down in the box, sparking penalty calls from the home fans. Review confirms no penalty.
3. 20:35 GMT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic. Stephen Craigan, a former Motherwell captain, shares his thoughts on BBC Sportsound, highlighting Celtic's discomfort in a domestic game.
4. 32': Johnny Kenny's shot from a local fives pitch scenario. Celtic striker's standing foot nicks the ball, resulting in a wide slice.
5. 20:33 GMT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic. Stephen Craigan remarks on Celtic's missed opportunity, as the ball strikes the net but doesn't bulge.
6. 29': Hitting the Woodwork. Conor McMenamin's powerful shot from 20 yards clips the far post, leaving St Mirren as the more threatening side.
7. 27': St Mirren 0-0 Celtic. The match lacks the expected entertainment, with no saves made by either goalkeeper in the first half.
8. 25': Mikael Mandron's foul on Anthony Ralston during a looping ball in the Celtic box.
9. 20:26 GMT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic. Stats enthusiasts take note: Conor McMenamin's earlier miss had an xG rating of 0.97!
10. 22': Celtic's limited shot attempts in the opening 22 minutes, none of which were on target.
11. 19': Marcus Fraser receives a yellow card for an intentional foul on Sebastian Tounekti with his backside, an unusual challenge.
12. 17': Mikael Mandron's cross delivery overhits, resulting in a goal kick for St Mirren.
13. 15': Close Call! Kieran Tierney's pass to Sebastian Tounekti leads to a powerful shot just wide of the top-right corner.
14. 13': St Mirren's deep free-kick is overhit by Keanu Baccus, failing to create a scoring opportunity.
15. 11': St Mirren fans chant 'Kenny McLean from the halfway line,' recalling his remarkable goal from that distance on Tuesday.
16. 20:10 GMT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic. James McFadden praises the quality of the delivery, emphasizing the close call for St Mirren.
17. 7': Near Miss! Conor McMenamin's stretch to poke at a Declan John cross narrowly misses the far post.
18. 5': The corner kick yields no immediate results, but St Mirren's performance in the first half is commendable.
19. 4': St Mirren's pressure with long throws results in a corner kick, showcasing their determination.
