St Mirren Triumph Over Celtic to Win Scottish League Cup
St Mirren claimed victory in the Scottish League Cup by defeating Celtic 3-2 at Hampden Park on 14 December 2025. Marcus Fraser opened the scoring for St Mirren just 96 seconds into the match with a header from a Keanu Baccus corner. Jonah Ayunga played a crucial role, scoring twice for St Mirren, including the decisive goal following Celtic's equaliser.
Celtic's Reo Hatate scored the team's equaliser in the second half from a Kieran Tierney cross. Despite this, Celtic struggled throughout the match, with performances marked by a lack of cohesion and tactical discipline. This defeat marked the third consecutive loss for Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy in his first three games in charge.
St Mirren were praised for their disciplined and effective display, particularly their strong performance in the second half. The result is regarded as one of the finest days in the history of St Mirren football club.
