Celtic defeated St Mirren 6-2 after extra time in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on April 19, 2026. This victory sends Celtic to the final, where they will face Dunfermline.
Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Celtic just one minute into the match. Anthony Ralston doubled their lead shortly before half-time. However, St Mirren’s Mikael Mandron struck twice, including a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute.
After a tense second half, Celtic dominated extra time. They scored four goals in just six minutes, showcasing their attacking prowess. Kelechi Iheanacho was instrumental, netting two goals during this decisive period.
The match highlighted Celtic’s resilience. Earlier in the season, they had lost to St Mirren in the League Cup final. This win serves as a redemption of sorts for Celtic.
St Mirren’s Ryan Mullen suffered an injury and was replaced by Grant Tamosevicius in the first half. Mullen had stepped in for the injured Shamal George but faced a challenging start to his match.
Celtic’s goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo played a crucial role throughout the game. His performance helped maintain control during critical moments.
This match was part of the 2025/26 Scottish football season. Celtic’s victory adds to their hopes of ending the season with two trophies.
“Celtic hit St Mirren for six in extra-time blitz to reach Scottish Cup final,” remarked an observer after the match. The statement encapsulates the dramatic turnaround that characterized this fixture.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential injuries or suspensions following this intense encounter. Yet, both teams will now shift focus to their upcoming fixtures.
