In a dramatic finish that left fans breathless, Celtic captain Callum McGregor produced a moment of pure magic deep into stoppage time to secure a vital 1-0 victory for the Scottish champions against a resilient St Mirren side on Saturday.
Late Drama at The SMISA Stadium
The match, played on 23 November 2025, seemed destined for a frustrating goalless draw for the visiting Celtic. St Mirren had successfully frustrated the Glasgow giants throughout the 90 minutes, with Celtic struggling to create clear chances.
The breakthrough finally came in the fifth minute of stoppage time, beyond the initially indicated four minutes of added time. Callum McGregor unleashed an unstoppable 25-yard strike that flew into the net, marking Celtic's first and only shot on target in the entire match.
Post-Match Reactions and League Implications
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, the heroic midfielder shared his thoughts on the hard-fought victory. "We just keep going, keep going, keep going," McGregor stated. "St Mirren make it real difficult for you. The boys are working so hard. I'm so glad we got the reward we wanted."
The crucial three points leave Celtic four points behind Premiership leaders Hearts, though Hearts have the opportunity to extend their lead to seven points if they can secure a victory away to Aberdeen on Sunday.
The win comes during a transitional period for Celtic, who remain under the caretaker management of Martin O'Neill following the resignation of former manager Brendan Rodgers.
Other Premiership Action
In other Scottish Premiership matches, Rangers secured a fourth consecutive league win under new manager Danny Rohl, though they required some fortune in their 2-1 victory over bottom club Livingston.
The match was not without controversy, as Livingston were denied a clear penalty despite replays showing Tete Yengi's shot had struck the arm of Emmanuel Fernandez in the box. Mohamed Diomande eventually secured the points for Rangers with a late winner.
Elsewhere, promoted Falkirk continued their impressive season with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Dundee United, while Hibernian defeated struggling Dundee 2-0 at Easter Road. Kilmarnock's struggles continued as they suffered a sixth straight loss, falling 3-1 at home to Motherwell.
