ST Johnstone – Celtic

Celtic continued their flawless start to the season with a narrow 1‑0 win at McDiarmid Park, extending their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 18 points from six victories. The result leaves Johnstone still perched in seventh place with seven points after two wins, a draw and three defeats, their goal difference slipping to minus two (8‑9). The win also restores Celtic’s dominance in the head‑to‑head this campaign, having already taken the sole previous encounter. For the hosts, the loss means they remain five points adrift of the European spots, while the champions inch closer to an unprecedented unbeaten run.