Celtic vs Livingston: A Dramatic Draw & Scottish Premiership Roundup

The Scottish Premiership delivered a captivating weekend of football, headlined by a stunning performance from Tyreece John-Jules in Livingston’s 1-1 draw against Celtic. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made his debut for Celtic as Martin O’Neill sought a winning goal, with James Forrest also entering the fray. However, Livingston proved resilient.

Tyreece John-Jules’ Hat-Trick Heroics

Tyreece John-Jules was the star of the show, netting a remarkable hat-trick for Livingston. His second goal was a testament to his determination, scoring a rebound while on the ground after an initial save by Shamal George. With around 15 minutes remaining, the game remained poised for further drama.

Other Scottish Premiership Results

Elsewhere in the league, Motherwell fell to a 1-0 defeat against Rangers, with Mohamed Diomande setting up the crucial goal. Rangers displayed a sharper performance in the second half, reading Motherwell’s play effectively. Derek Ferguson, a former Rangers midfielder, noted their improved anticipation and ability to win free kicks.

Falkirk secured a 1-0 victory over Dundee, with Dundee responding well after falling behind, but Nicky Hogarth’s saves maintained Falkirk’s lead. Kilmarnock and St Mirren played out a 2-2 draw in a thrilling end-to-end encounter, with both sides creating numerous chances.

Key Stats & Insights

• Celtic remain unbeaten in 22 home games against Livingston (W19 D3).
• Livingston have lost their last 10 meetings with Celtic by an aggregate score of 30-6.
• Livingston are winless in their last 23 league games (D7 L16), the longest run in Scotland’s top-flight this century.
• Martin O’Neill is nearing his 200th league game in charge of Celtic, with an impressive record of 164 wins.
• Benjamin Nygren has scored in Celtic’s last four league games, mirroring Daizen Maeda’s form in March 2025.

Managerial Decisions & Tactical Shifts

Martin O’Neill made tactical adjustments, bringing on Kieran Tierney and Junior Adamu, while Livingston responded with changes of their own. Motherwell also made substitutions, hoping to inject fresh energy into their attack.

The Scottish Premiership continues to provide exciting football, with teams battling for supremacy. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis as the season progresses. You can find more information on the BBC Sport Scotland website.