Celtic begin title defence with 1-0 win over Dundee on Flag Night

Celtic started their 2026-27 Scottish Premiership title defence with a 1-0 home win over Dundee on 3 August. Benjamin Nygren's second-half header settled a tight match on Flag Night at Celtic Park, where the champions unfurl the title flag before kick-off. Club-record signing Kasper Høgh missed a string of chances on debut, while captain Callum McGregor struck the post.