Celtic secured a 3-1 victory over Falkirk at Celtic Park, driven by a brace from Daizen Maeda and a goal from Kieran Tierney. The vibrant atmosphere played a crucial role in this important win.
Celtic 3-1 Falkirk – Atmosphere made all the difference in vital victory
Kieran Tierney of Celtic celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park Stadium on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
The Green Brigade who unfurled an impressive Tifo celebrating the soon to be 40th anniversary of the dramatic last day league triumph at Love Street, were instrumental as were the entirety of the Celtic support as collectively they turned the notch up on the atmosphere, something that’s has badly and sadly been lacking in Paradise for quite some time.
A banner under the Tifo read ‘sprit of 86’ in homage to Davie Hay’s side who snatched an unlikely title on the last day of the campaign, after a thumping 5-0 win over St Mirren, coupled with title favourites Hearts going down to Dundee at Dens Park, which resulted in one of the most iconic title wins in the club’s history.
Celtic's key moments included Daizen Maeda scoring two goals and Kieran Tierney adding another, leading to a 3-1 victory.
The lively atmosphere at Celtic Park was credited with bringing out the best in both players and supporters, contributing significantly to the team's performance.
This victory is vital for Celtic as it marks an important win in their first match after the split in the Scottish Premiership.
Daizen Maeda scored two goals, and Kieran Tierney scored one goal for Celtic in their 3-1 victory over Falkirk.
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We will need some of that belief if we are to register yet another title win, and the supporters more than proved that they can certainly make a significant difference. You can expect even more in the next two home matches against the Rangers in the Glasgow Derby then Hearts on Trophy Day.
Kieran Tierney of Celtic scores his team’s second goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
To a man, woman, and child, the Celtic support never stopped backing the players on the park, who in turn reacted well, despite a few shaky moments to deservedly win the match and record a vital three points, which will put pressure on our title rivals who both play later today, with Hearts facing a dangerous trip to their capital rivals Hibs who will be desperate to win this one, whilst the Rangers will be at home to Motherwell who have shown that they are a very decent team this season.
Of course both may well win today and we will end up back in third place in the title race with four games left to play, but all we can do is win, and win we did as we kept our title hopes alive and well heading into next week’s tough away clash with Hibs at Easter Road.
Players of Celtic acknowledge the fans following the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park Stadium on April 25, 2026 (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
That and the trip to Fir Park are the two games that will be crucial to Celtic’s chances. Take six points on the road and there’s a very good chance we’ll head into the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline as Champions.
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