Celtic vs Dunfermline Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Cup clash between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Short answer
- Celtic won the Scottish Cup final 3-1 against Dunfermline Athletic on May 23, 2026, completing a domestic double for Celtic under manager Martin O’Neill.
Details
- Match context: The Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park saw Celtic take an early lead through Daizen Maeda, with Arne Engels adding a second and Kelechi Iheanacho completing the scoring for Celtic. Dunfermline pulled one back through Josh Cooper late in the game, but Celtic held on to seal the title [Sky Sports report from the final and match summary].[3]
- Significance: The victory secured Celtic’s domestic double for the season, adding the Scottish Cup to their league title win under O’Neill, with the final noting it could be his last game in charge [Sky Sports final report].[3]
- Live coverage notes: The match was widely covered with live updates and a post-match trophy presentation, including commentary on the goals and key moments from Hampden [Sky Sports live page].[2]
Recent context
- Celtic’s 3-1 win marked a strong end to a season described as rollercoaster by reporters, with Celtic cementing a highly successful campaign in domestic competitions [Sky Sports final report].[3]
- For fans following Dunfermline, the cup run is a notable achievement despite the loss, as the Pars progressed through earlier rounds to reach the final [Sky Sports preview and team news].[7]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of goals and key moments from the final, or summarize post-match reactions and quotes from Celtic’s leadership and Dunfermline’s manager. I can also provide links to primary coverage or assemble a quick head-to-head comparison of the teams this season.
Citations
- Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline: Martin O'Neill leads Hoops to Scottish Cup title to complete domestic double.[3]
- Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline: match report and key moments.[3]
- Live commentary and build-up coverage around Celtic vs Dunfermline.[2]
- Preview and team news for Celtic vs Dunfermline.[7]