Celtic vs Dunfermline

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FA Cup · May 23, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Celtic 3–1 Dunfermline

Match preview

The FA Cup Final on May 23, 2026, presents a fascinating clash as Celtic face an in-form Dunfermline side. While Celtic typically command the spotlight, their recent form paints a picture of inconsistency, with a 40% win rate across their last ten outings and a mixed bag of two wins, one draw, and two losses in their most recent five. Their defence has also been leaky, conceding 19 goals.

Conversely, Dunfermline arrive at Hampden Park brimming with confidence. Their perfect record in their last five matches – all wins – underscores a remarkable surge in form, reflected in their 100% win rate over the last ten games. They’ve been defensively resolute too, conceding just a single goal in that period while scoring nine. The narrative here is clear: can Celtic leverage their big-game experience and individual quality to overcome a tenacious Dunfermline outfit riding an undeniable wave of momentum? Watch for Dunfermline’s disciplined structure against Celtic’s attacking flair; this final promises an intriguing tactical battle.

Recent form

Celtic

W May 16, 2026: Celtic 3–1 Heart Of Midlothian
W May 13, 2026: Motherwell 2–3 Celtic
W May 10, 2026: Celtic 3–1 Rangers
W May 3, 2026: Hibernian 1–2 Celtic
W Apr 25, 2026: Celtic 3–1 Falkirk

Dunfermline

L May 15, 2026: Partick 2–1 Dunfermline
D May 12, 2026: Dunfermline 1–1 Partick
D May 8, 2026: Arbroath 0–0 Dunfermline
W May 5, 2026: Dunfermline 1–0 Arbroath
D Apr 18, 2026: Dunfermline 0–0 Falkirk

Head-to-head

2019-08-17T14:00:00+00:00: Celtic 2–1 Dunfermline
2012-02-22T19:45:00+00:00: Celtic 2–0 Dunfermline
2012-01-02T15:00:00+00:00: Dunfermline 0–3 Celtic
2011-11-23T19:45:00+00:00: Celtic 2–1 Dunfermline

Lineups

Celtic (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

12. V. Sinisalo, 2. A. Johnston, 6. A. Trusty, 5. L. Scales, 63. K. Tierney, 42. C. McGregor, 27. A. Engels, 13. Yang Hyun-Jun, 8. B. Nygren, 23. S. Tounekti, 38. D. Maeda

Dunfermline (Formation: 3-4-3)

40. B. Terrell, 2. J. Chilokoa-Mullen, 3. K. Ngwenya, 47. R. Fraser, 11. S. Kearney, 8. C. Gilmour, 14. A. Amade, 10. M. Todd, 38. C. Morrison, 20. C. Kane, 26. A. Tod

Match events

19' Goal Normal Goal — D. Maeda (Celtic) (assists: A. Johnston)
36' Goal Normal Goal — A. Engels (Celtic) (assists: C. McGregor)
40' Card Yellow Card — C. Gilmour (Dunfermline)
46' subst Substitution 1 — T. Oakley-Boothe (Dunfermline) (assists: C. Kane)
46' subst Substitution 2 — C. Morrison (Dunfermline) (assists: Z. Rudden)
46' subst Substitution 3 — J. Tod (Dunfermline) (assists: S. Kearney)
53' Card Yellow Card — A. Trusty (Celtic)
58' subst Substitution 1 — J. Forrest (Celtic) (assists: K. Iheanacho)
59' subst Substitution 4 — N. Abdulai (Dunfermline) (assists: A. Amade)
73' Goal Normal Goal — K. Iheanacho (Celtic) (assists: B. Nygren)
74' subst Substitution 2 — Yang Hyun-Jun (Celtic) (assists: S. Tounekti)
75' subst Substitution 3 — B. Nygren (Celtic) (assists: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain)
79' subst Substitution 5 — A. Tod (Dunfermline) (assists: J. Cooper)
80' Goal Normal Goal — J. Cooper (Dunfermline)
85' subst Substitution 4 — K. Tierney (Celtic) (assists: M. Saracchi)