Celtic reclaimed the top spot in the Scottish Premiership with a 2‑1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The win, which saw Camilo Dúran score his tenth goal of the season, extended the Celtic advantage to four points, while Hibs remained at the bottom of the table with no league win since August.
The match opened with a quick strike from Hibernian. Three minutes in, Owen Elding put the hosts ahead after a swift free‑kick by Joe Newell. Celtic responded almost immediately when Jason Kerr headed an own‑goal from a corner, levelising the score just two minutes later. Celtic’s new manager, Martin O’Neill, was eager to show progress after a disappointing Europa League exit earlier in the week.
Celtic’s breakthrough came at half‑time. Camilo Dúran, who had been struggling for confidence, found the bottom corner from the edge of the box to give the Hoops a 2‑0 lead. The goal was the striker’s tenth of the campaign, underscoring his importance to the team’s attack. Meanwhile, Hibernian’s defence was tested repeatedly; defender Grant Hanley was even pushed forward in a last‑gasp attempt to salvage a point.
The remainder of the game saw both sides creating chances. Hibernian’s Mika Baur fired a long‑range effort that was saved by Celtic goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger, and a late surge from Hibs saw them bring a defender up front in a desperate bid for an equaliser. Celtic’s own attempts, including a cross from Osmand that was cleared by Høg, failed to add to the scoreline. Hibernian’s goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, made several crucial saves, but the team could not convert their opportunities.
With the result, Celtic now sit four points clear at the summit of the Premiership, having won nine of their last ten league matches. Hibernian, meanwhile, remain a point adrift at the bottom of the table and continue to search for a first win of the season. The match’s outcome leaves Celtic in a strong position going into the remainder of the campaign, while Hibernian face an urgent need to turn their fortunes around.