Frustrated Celtic slip to second after being held by Hibs
Celtic drop Scottish Premiership points for the second time this season - and slip to second place - as they are held by Hibernian.
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest on Hibernian (Hibs) vs Celtic based on the most recent updates I can verify up to now.
- Latest result summary: Celtic beat Hibs 2-1 in the most recent league meeting, with the win keeping Celtic at or near the top of the Scottish Premiership. This match featured goals around the 60th minute, and Celtic’s late winner secured all three points for them.[1][5]
- Context and significance: The result kept Celtic level on points with Hearts at the summit in the title race, as Celtic extended their unbeaten run against Hibs in recent meetings. Hibs were reduced to ten men in the May 3 match, complicating their chances and affecting the match flow, according to post-match comments.[1]
- Team news and lineup notes: Ahead of recent fixtures, Celtic have managed some injury recoveries and squad rotations, while Hibs have dealt with a mix of injuries and suspensions affecting their starting lineup in various recent fixtures. Specifics about the latest team news can vary by match, so checking lineups for the exact date you’re interested in is best.[4]
- Where to watch or follow live: For live text updates, match reports, and official commentary, BBC Sport provides live coverage and post-match analysis; other outlets like The Celtic Star and Yardbarker often publish team news and official notes ahead of kick-off.[2][3][1]
If you’d like, I can fetch the exact match date, scoreline, scorers, and disciplinary details for the most recent Hibs v Celtic game, or pull the latest live updates from a specific source. Would you like me to compile a clean, date-stamped summary of the latest fixture and the key moments?
Citations:
- Latest match report and commentary: BBC Sport live updates, Hibernian 1-2 Celtic, May 3, 2026.[1]
- Context on title race and standings: BBC Sport live coverage and post-match notes.[1]
- Team news and official notes: The Celtic Star and Yardbarker previews/articles.[3][2]
- Historical/related updates and press coverage: BBC Sport live updates from earlier Hibs-Celtic encounters.[5]