MATCH 2084 - Wednesday 9 September 2026

SEASON 2026/27

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: McDIARDMID STADIUM

ST JOHNSTONE  0  CELTIC  1

Scorer:  Baur

Attendance: 9,879

An early goal in the second half from Celtic was enough to send the large away support, which packed into three of the McDiarmid stands, home happy.  

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• This was my 68th time attending this fixture - including 61 in the league
• It was my 18th match at McDiarmid Stadium since it was opened in 1989
• Overall this was the 70th time I've seen St John

MATCH 2014 - Sunday 20 April 2025

 SEAS0N 2024/25

SCOTTISH CUP SEMI FINAL

Venue:  HAMPDEN PARK

CELTIC  5  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers: McGregor, Maeda(2), Idah, Jota

Attendance: 43,632

My normal view from the East Stand

As the clock ticked past the 30 minute mark St Johnstone must have been pleased with the first half hour of the match as the score was still 0-0 and Celtic not causing any serious problems but by half-time they were 4-0 down and facing an impossible task to reach another cup final.

After captain, Callum McGregor fired Celtic into the lead they quickly found their final pass accuracy which had been missing in the early stages.  McGregor then turn provider for Maeda to make it two.  Soon after Idah made it three before Maeda added his second right on the stroke of half time to make it four.  Jota neatly finished a good move at the back post in the second half to complete the five goal rout which sent Celtic into another Scottish Cup Final.

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• My 141st match at Hampden Park
• Fourth time attending this fixture this season
• 6th time attending this fixture in the Scottish Cup - with 2 at Hampden, both in the semi final
• Overall this was the 67th time attending this fixture - play in four stadia: Muirton Park 1, Celtic Park 48, McDermid Stadium 16 and Hampden 2

Halfway to Paradise

Paradise II on Easter Sunday
From the back of Hampden Celtic Park clearly in view

MATCH 2011 - Sunday 6 April 2025

SEASON 2024/25

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  McDIARMID PARK

ST JOHNSTONE  1  CELTIC  0

Scorer:  Balodis

This was a bottom v top clash but an early goal from the home was enough to upset the odds and give the Saints a valuable win in their fight to stay in the top flight of Scottish football.

An off day for Celtic despite a support taking up three stands inside McDiarmid Park.

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

• 3rd time attending this fixture this season - 2 at McDiarmid Park & 1 at Celtic Park
• 59th time seeing this fixture in the league
• Overall the 64th time seeing this fixture including 17 at McDiarmid Stadium

MATCH 1990 - Sunday 29 December 2024

SEASON 2024/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers:  Kuhn, Kyogo(2), Maeda

Celtic ended their 2024 schedule of fixtures at home to St Johnstone by fielding a starting XI with no Scottish players in the side, due to club captain, Callum McGregor getting a well earned and rare rest.

The starting XI was made up from the following nations:

Denmark

Canada USA Ireland Spain

Portugal Japan Belguim

Germany Japan South Korea 

Callum, Luke McCowan and Anthony Ralston did come on as second half substitutes to give the Celtic team some Scottish representation on the field.

Match report: LINK

Personal note: 

• 2nd time attending this fixture this season
• 58th time attending this fixture in the league
• Overall the 65th time seeing this fixture since 1983
• Milestone match - 1700th time seeing Celtic - breakdown: League 1159 + League Cup 127 + Scottish Cup 149 + UEFA competitions 164 + Other matches 101

MATCH 1975 - Saturday 28 September 2024

SEASON - 2024/25

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: McDiarmid Stadium

ST JOHNSTONE  0  CELTIC  6

Scorers: Kyogo(2), Bernardo, McGregor, Maeda, Idah

An evening stroll in Perth for Celtic with the match kicking off at the unusual time of 17:45 on a Saturday.  The six goals are laced with four great team goals.

St Johnstone are without a manager and are certainly in need of good guidance.

Match report: LINK

Personal note: 

• 62nd time seeing this fixture of which 57 have been in the league
• 16th visit to McDiarmid Stadium
• The 8th match I've attended this season

MATCH 1958 - Saturday 16 March 2024

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  ST JOHNSTONE  1

Scorers:  Kyogo, Kuhn, Forrest; Conner Smith

A good performance from Celtic that should have yielded more goals but a combination of indifferent finishing and inept officials both on and off the field kept the home goals count down to three.

Kuhn's first goal at Celtic Park.

Personal note:

• 63rd time attending this fixture
• Breakdown - Muirton Park 1, McDiarmid Stadium 14, Celtic Park 47 and Hampden 1
• Overall the 65th time seeing St Johnstone 

Match Report: LINK

MATCH 1933 - Saturday 26 August 2023

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  0  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Only the second home match of the season and it ended in a goalless draw.

Personal note:

• 62nd attending this fixture, 55 of them in the league
• 46 of them at Celtic Park
• The 7th draw seen between the sides

MATCH 1900 - Saturday 24 December 2022

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venus: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  ST JOHNSTONE  1

Scorers:  Hatate(2), Kyogo(2);  Wright

Both clubs in their change kit to highlight the homeless issue in Scotland

Match played on Christmas eve and it was the Japanese players the gave the home fans the early present they all wanted.

Personal note:

• Milestone game 1900th competitive match.  1824 Celtic and 276 non-Celtic.
• 61st time seeing this fixture including 55 in the league.

MATCH 1873 - Saturday 9 April 2022

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  7  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers:  Hatate, Giakoumakis, Maeda, Juranovic, O'Riley(2), Abada

Celtic hit top form against the Perth Saints.  Seven goals, five different scorers from 5 different nations - Japan, Greece, Croatia, Denmark & Israel.

Personal:

Celtic v St Johnstone 2nd time attending this fixture this season - both at Celtic Park - to make it 60 matches overall between them since my first one in 1983.

• 53 in League
• 2 in Leagie Cup
• 5 in Scottish Cup

Pre-match the masses begin to assemble.

MATCH 1851 - Saturday 23 October 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  2  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers: Giakoumakis, Juranovic

Goals from Greek striker Giorgios Giakoumakis and Croatian Josip Juranovic gave Celtic a good home victory against last seasons cup double winners.

Giakoumakis and Jota after the game and appearing satisfied with the win.

 

MATCH 1835 - Sunday 1 March 2020

SEASON 2019/20

SCOTTISH CUP Quarter Final

Venue: McDAIRMID PARK

ST JOHNSTONE  0  CELTIC  1

Scorer: Christie

A late goal from Ryan Christie wins a tight Quarter Final tie in Perth for Celtic. 

My 15th visit to McDairmid Park after not getting to the same fixture at the end of January due to a car bump on the A9.

MATCH 1804 - Saturday 3 August 2019

SEASON 2019/20

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

CELTIC  7  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers: Johnston, Christie(3), Ntcham, Edouard, Griffiths

Celtic continued their impressive free scoring start to the season by crushing the men from Perthon the opening day of the league campaign.

Pre-season the league flag is unfurled - the 8th in a row.

MATCH 1786 - Sunday 10 February 2019

SEASON 2018/19

SCOTTISH CUP 5th Round

CELTIC  5  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers: Sinclair(3), Brown, Forrest

Scott Sinclair continues his impressive scoring run since the return from the winter break with a hat-trick the sets Celtic on their way to the quarter finals.

MATCH 1784 - Wednesday 30 January 2019

SEASON 2018/19

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

CELTIC  2  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers: McGregor, Christie

Two early second half goals give Celtic another home victory including another clean sheet for Scott Bain.

Celtic's starting line up:

MATCH 1762 - Wednesday 26 September 2018

SEASON 2018/19

SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP Quarter Final

Venue:  McDIARMID STADIUM 

ST JOHNSTONE  0  CELTIC  1

Scorer:  Griffiths

Having lost at the weekend a nervous Celtic travel to Perth hoping to reach another semi final.  It proves to  be a tight cup tie but after missing a number of chances another late Griffiths strikes sees Celtic progress.

Dedryck Boyata sees red shortly afterwards following a confrontation with the referee.

MATCH 1734 - Sunday 18 February 2018

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  0  ST JOHNSTONE  0

MATCH 1711 - Saturday 9 September 2017

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: McDIARMID STADIUM

ST JOHNSTONE  1  HIBERNIAN  1

Scorers: O'Halloran; Own Goal

Random Scottish Premiership match which ends in a disappointing draw.

MATCH 1710 - Saturday 26 August 2017

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE 

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  1  ST JOHNSTONE  1

Scorers: McGregor; MacLean

After an error by goalkeeper, Craig Gordon in the first half it is left to Callum McGregor to rescue a point and preserve Celtic's long unbeaten run.

MATCH 1695 - Saturday 6 May 2017

SEASON - 2016/17 

 SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

CELTIC  4  ST JOHNSTONE  1

Scorers: Roberts(2), Boyata, McGregor; McLean

Roberts

MATCH 1682 - Sunday 5 February 2017

SEASON - 2016/17

 

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Celtic come from behind with a little help from a dubious penalty to record another victory.  In doing to scoring one of the best team goals of all time.  A sensational fifth goal scored by Moussa Dembele with a terrific assist from Mikael Lustig after the full team were involved in the build up.