MATCH 2083 - Wednesday 2 September 2026

SEASON 2026/27

SCOTTISH PREMIER LAGU

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: Duran, Nygren, Yang

The first meeting of the season between these old foes and Celtic continue their good start to the season while Aberdeen, now managed by Stephen Robinson, have had an indifferent start to their campaign.

Three first half goals secured the 3 points for the home side.  Aberdeen to their credit tightened up in the second half to deny Celtic the same amount of scoring chances they enjoyed in the first 45 minutes.

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• Overall this was the 141st time attending this fixture since 1981 with 116 in the league
• This takes the total number of times I've seen Aberdeen to 143

MATCH 2044 - Sunday 21 December 2025

SEASON 2025/26

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  ABERDEEN  1

Scorers:  Nygren, Tierney, Forrest;  Bilalovic

Celtic went into this match after four successive defeats so when 10 man Aberdeen equalised with around 10 minutes remaining it looked like the winless run would continue.  Instead of accepting their fate Celtic rallied and scord twice in the final minutes to clinch a much needed win.

Celtic should have been out of sight but missed chance after chance - the story of their season.

Match report:  LINK

Personal note: 

• The second time attending this fixture this season
• The 115th time seeing fixture in the league
• Overall the 140th time attending this fixture 

MATCH 2021 - Sunday 10 August 2025

SEASON 2025/26

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  PITTODRIE STADIUM

ABERDEEN  0  CELTIC  2

Scorers:  Nygren, Hatate

Attendance:  18,388

An early morning start, leaving at 07:15 for what was my 38th visit to Pittodrie Stadium and it was a very pleasant day all round in the Granite City.  For a change the weather was hot and sunny and Celtic made up for their cup final disappointment in May with a solid performance against the same opponents scoring a goal in each half to claim the points. 

Reo Hatate who missed the cup final secured the victory with an excellent strike in-off the crossbar in the second half.  New Celt, Benjamin Nygren opened his Celtic account with a well take goal in the first half.

Warm up

Kick off

View of Pittodrie from the top of the hill at the beach end

Match report:  LINK

Personal note:

• My first away match of the new season
• The 139th time attending this fixture with 37 at Pittodrie
• Overall this was my 1725th time watching Celtic and 145th time seeing Aberdeen

MATCH 2018 - Saturday 24 May 2025

 SEASON 2024/25

SCOTTISH CUP FINAL

HAMPDEN PARK

ABERDEEN  1  CELTIC  1

Scorers: OG;  OG

Aberdeen win on pens 4-3

A different view from my usual East Stand tickets

Kick off

Aberdeen came from behind to force extra-time and then win the cup on penalties.   The final was largely disappointing, lacking quality and excitement until the last 10 minutes of normal time.

In the closing minutes both sides had chances to win but the match could not be decided after 120 minutes and went to penalty kicks.  Aberdeen converted all their penalties expertly and like in 1990 they claimed the old trophy on penalties at Celtic's expense.

A great display from the Celtic Ultras

The celebrating Aberdeen fans

Match report:  LINK

Personal note:

• 4th time seeing Aberdeen play Celtic in the Scottish Cup final
• Overall 20th Scottish Cup Final I've attended - all bar one involving Celtic
• I've now seen Celtic in 154 Scottish Cup matches and Aberdeen 14 times

MATCH 2005 - Tuesday 25 February 2025

SEASON 2024/25

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

A brief reflection for former Celtic goalkeeper -
Ewan Williams RIP

CELTIC  5  ABERDEEN  1

Scorers: Maeda(2), Jota, McGregor, Yang;  Morris

Another three points for Celtic at home against the one Scottish team to deny them all three points in the league, at home this season.  Dazien Maeda continued his amazing scoring record this season with a brace.

Arne Engels in midfield had an excellent night with a good range of passing throughout the game.  With a hand in three of the goals he was rightly awarded the Man of the Match.

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• My match no. 38 of the season including three matches between these sides
• The second time attending this fixture in the league this season and overall 113th.
• Overall the 137th time I've attended this fixture

MATCH 1981 - Saturday 2 November 2024

SEASON 2024/25

SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP 

Semi Final

Venue:  HAMPDEN PARK

CELTIC  6  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: Carter-Vickers, Kyogo, Maeda(3), Kuhn

attendance: 47,544

Celtic reached the Scottish League Cup final by putting on the style at Hampden scoring three goals in each half to record an empathic victory over Aberdeen, who are currently the second best team in Scotland.  Daizen Maeda notched an excellent Hampden hat trick.

Sitting in the second back row of the East Stand way behind the goal however it gave a good overview of the full pitch.

Hampden light show for 17:30 kick off

View from back of the East Stand

View over to the North Stand

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• 11th time I've seen these club face each other in the Scottish League Cup
• 16th time seeing these sides meet at Hampden since 1983
• 2nd time seeing Aberdeen in League Cup this season and my 3rd Celtic match in the competition.

MATCH 1976 - Saturday 26 October 2024

SEASON 2024/25

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

Hazy sunshine for the top of the table clash
Show Racism The Red Card

CELTIC  2  ABERDEEN  2

Scorers: Hatate, Kyogo;  Sokler, Shinnie

Attendance: 60,000

An eventful afternoon with the top two sides going head to head (like old times).  Two goals in each half, with Celtic going 2 up through a Japanese combo of Hatate and Kyogo. Aberdeen giving a strong show of their strength in the second half replying with two to tie the match and stay joint top of the league.

This was the second time seeing Aberdeen this season after the opening game at Queen of the South and they have developed into a very good team under new manager Jimmy Thelin.

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• The 135th match I've attended between these clubs
• The 112th league encounter attended
• Overall the 141st time seeing Aberdeen

MATCH 1968 - Saturday 13 July 2024

SEASON 2024/25

SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP - Group Stage

Venue:  PALMERSTON PARK

QUEEN OF THE SOUTH  0  ABERDEEN  3

Scorers: Solker(2), Shinnie

This is the start of my 44th season attnding football matches.

The first game of new season is a trip to Dumfries for my second visit to Palmerston Park. Aberdeen have their new manager in the dugout, Jimmy Thelin for his first game while QOTS manager is former Carlisle captain, Peter Murphy.

I watched the game from th front row of the old main stand.  The first row is elevated above the dugouts giving an excellent view of the pitch.

In the first first Aberdeen dominated and took advantage of poor defending to build a three goal lead.  In the second Aberdeen continued to make good chances but couldn't add to their total.

Palmerston is a great wee ground to visit with the perfect blueprint layout of an old style ground.  Comprising of two good covered stands running the length of the either side of the pitch and terrace behing each goal - one large covered end for home fans and when required a smaller uncovered terrace for away fans.

I expected a nice drive down but it was grey skies all the way and then grey and drizzle on the road home.  Summer football in Scotland!

Small v Big

Main Stand

View from Main Stand front row

Middle of summer in Scotland and floodlights require to be on

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• 1st time attending this fixture in any competition.
• My 133rd tie in the Scottish League Cup including Queen of the South 3 times and Aberdeen 14 times.
• Overall 140th time seeing Aberdeen against 6 different opponents and the 6th time seeing QotS against 4 different opponents.

MATCH 1963 - Saturday 20 April 2024

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH CUP Semi Final

Venue:  HAMPDEN PARK

ABERDEEN  3  CELTIC  3

After Extra Time, Celtic won 6-5 on penalties

Attendance: 45,385

Celtic's indifferent season continued at Hampden in the semi final of the national cup competition allowing leads to slip, not once but twice.  In the last minute of normal time and in the dying moments of extra time which allowed the match to go to the lottery of penalty kicks.

Joe Hart was eventually the hero saving Aberdeen's 7th penalty after missing his own penalty that would have taken Celtic through after five kicks each.

Personal note:

• 3rd time attending this fixture this season and at the third venue - Pittodrie, Celtic Park and Hampden.
• The 13th time attending the fixture in the Scottish Cup and the second time it's went all the way to penalties - the other being the 1990 final.
• Overall the 134th time attending this fixture since my first in March 1981.  League 111, League Cup 10 times.

Match report: LINK

MATCH 1941 - Sunday 12 November 2023

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  6  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: Yang, Kyogo, Palma, Turnbull, Oh(2)

A United Nations of goalscorer at a sun drenched Celtic Park with goals from South Korea, Japan, Honduras and Scotland as Celtic recorded their biggest win of the season.

Match Report:  LINK

Personal note:

• 133rd time attending this fixture 
• 111 time in the league
• 81st at Celtuc Park

MATCH 1931 - Sunday 13 August 2023

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  PITTODRIE STADIUM

ABERDEEN  1  CELTIC  3

Scorers: Miovski;  Abada, Kyogo, O'Riley

Beautiful Sunday with Pittodrie basking in the sunshine

A lovely day in Aberdeen (not something you say too often) for my first visit to Pittodrie since 2012.  

A hard fought win with Celtic's new recruits having to learn the Scottish game quickly as Aberdeen tested their resolve and quality however it was the "old bhoys" that got all three goals.

A full house which was good to see and the noise that accompanied the equaliser was like the old days.  As Barry Robson said "what a great game of football".

Match report: LINK

 Personal note:

• My 37th match at Pittodrie Stadium  (36 v Celtic and the other v Man Utd)
• The 132nd time attending this fixture - the 110th in the league.
• Same scoreline as my first Pittodrie visit in January 1982.

MATCH 1923 - Saturday 27 May 2023

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  5  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers:  Kyogo(2), Starfelt, Oh(2)

Celtic rounded off another successful league campaign with a champion performance against 3rd place Aberdeen, collecting the trophy at the end of the 90 minutes.

Player of the year, Kyogo Furuhashi was as sharp as he's been all season in front of goal and put his team two up before half time.  Unfortunately he limped off early in the second half but his replacement Oh Hyeon-Gyu also grabbed a brace after Carl Starfelt's first Celtic Park goal had made it 3-0.

Trophy day at Celtic Park as title no. 53 is celebrated in style.  The Green Brigade's tifo honours the two great pillars of the club, Willie Maley and Jock Stein.

Personal note:

• End of league season I attended 26 matches in SPFL Premiership making it 1121 Celtic league matches in my 42 seasons
• This was the 3rd Celtic v Aberdeen fixture at Celtic Park this season, overall I've seen this fixture 109 time in the league in three stadia - Celtic Park, Pittodrie Stadium and Hampden Park.
• This was my 136th Aberdeen match overall - 131 v Celtic, 2 v Motherwell, 1 v Airdrie, Inverness and Man Utd.

MATCH 1909 - Saturday 18 February 2023

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: McGregor, Hatate(2), Abada

A fast start from Celtic sees them two goals up in the opening 15 minutes in front of another capacity crowd at Celtic Park.  

The game is secured in the final 15 minutes with two more goals to complete a big win over the Dons.

Most impressive player in the match: Reo Hatate

Personal note:  

• The 130th time I've attended this fixture, 108 in the league all since March 1981
• Overall the 135th time seeing Aberdeen.
• The first match 28 March 1981 at Celtic Park, score 1-1

28 March 1981 - George McCluskey after scoring the equaliser 

MATCH 1882 - Sunday 31 July 2022

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE 

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  2  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: Welsh, Jota

Flag day at Celtic Park as Celtic receive the Championship flag in recognition of last seasons' title triumph.  Aberdeen are the opposition for the first match of the league campaign.

Celtic get off to a quick fire start with a goal inside three minutes.  The game drifts into abit of a lull for much of the second half until Jota scores a wonder goal on the 75th minute mark.

Personal stuff:

• My 107th league fixture between these rivals and 129 overall
• Since my 1st Celtic-Aberdeen match in March 1981 I've only missed one of the games played outside of Pittodrie Stadium between the sides which was in October 1999 (a 7-0 home win).  Not counting the fan-less Covid season it's a run of 94 games out of 95.
• Celtic league match no. 1,096
• Aberdeen overall match no. 134

Match Report:  LINK