St Mirren gave their home support something to shout about at the SMISA Stadium on Saturday, 5 September 2026, going in at the break a goal to the good against a Celtic side who looked short of their usual sharpness. The Buddies pressed well early on and made it count, and for long spells of the first half it seemed like this could be one of those famous home wins that gets talked about for years. Celtic had other ideas after the restart, though. They came out with more urgency and turned things around to win 1-2, a result that keeps them ticking over near the top of the table. For St Mirren, there will be frustration at not holding on after leading at half-time, but there was enough in that first-half showing to suggest they can trouble bigger sides again this season.
The Matchup
Celtic beat St Mirren 1-2 at The SMISA Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. St Mirren had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Looking Ahead
St Mirren will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at Hearts, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Hearts vs St Mirren going to play at 10 October 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.
Celtic, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Motherwell, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Motherwell vs Celtic going to play at 11 October 2026 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27.